Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4749846 | Palaeoworld | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Storm-generated deposits are common in open shelf environments, but well-preserved storm-generated sequences (tempestites) are rare due to subsequent physical reworking and bioturbation. Here we report an exceptionally well-preserved example of storm deposits from the Cambrian Gushan Formation of the eastern North China Craton. This example reveals additional storm-generated physical and biogenic structures and textures that have not been documented in existing models and provides guidance for identifying ancient storm deposits.
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Authors
Zhi-Cheng Zhou, H. Willems, Yue Li, Hui Luo,