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Devonian Climate, Sea Level and Evolutionary Events
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R. T. Becker;
R. T. Becker
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Germany
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P. Königshof;
P. Königshof
Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Germany
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C. E. Brett
C. E. Brett
University of Cincinnati, USA
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Geological Society of London
Volume
423
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This article is published under the terms of the CC-BY 3.0 license.
ISBN electronic:
9781862399556
ISBN print:
9781862397347
Publication date:
January 01, 2016
The geological and palaeontological records of climate change and evolutionary events reflect Earth’s widely fluctuating climate systems. Past climates hold the clues to understanding future developments. In this context, research on linked climate, biodiversity and sea-level fluctuations of the Devonian contributes to the general knowledge of deep-time climate dynamics. A fruitful co-operation between the International Geoscience Programme IGCP 596 and the International Subcommission on Devonian Stratigraphy (SDS) addressed the complex succession of climate-linked Devonian global events of varying magnitude. The primary goal of IGCP 596 was to assess mid-Palaeozoic climate changes and their impact on marine and terrestrial biodiversity using an interdisciplinary approach. The focus of SDS includes a revision of the eustatic sea-level curve and the integration of refined chrono- and biostratigraphy with modern chemo-, magneto-, cyclo-, event- and sequence stratigraphy. This enabled the much improved dating and correlation of abiotic perturbations, evolutionary changes, organism and ecosystem ranges. Results by 37 authors are presented in 14 chapters, which cover the entire Devonian.
Devonian Climate, Sea Level and Evolutionary Events
Author(s): R. T. Becker, P. Königshof, C. E. Brett
https://doi.org/10.1144/SP423
ISBN (print): 9781862397347
ISBN (electronic): 9781862399556
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2016
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Table of Contents
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Devonian climate, sea level and evolutionary events: an introductionAuthor(s)R. T. Becker;R. T. Becker1Institut für Geologie und Paläontologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Corrensstrasse 24, D-48149 Münster, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:P. Königshof;P. Königshof2Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:C. E. BrettC. E. Brett3Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 500 Geology/Physics Building, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Distinct sea-level fluctuations and deposition of a megaclast horizon in the neritic Rauchkofel Limestone (Wolayer area, Carnic Alps) correlate with the Lochkov–Prag EventAuthor(s)T. J. Suttner;T. J. SuttnerUniversity of Graz, Institute of Earth Sciences, Heinrichstraße 26, A-8010 Graz, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:E. KidoE. KidoUniversity of Graz, Institute of Earth Sciences, Heinrichstraße 26, A-8010 Graz, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Palynological calibration of Devonian events at near-polar palaeolatitudes in the Falkland Islands, South AtlanticAuthor(s)J. E. A. MarshallJ. E. A. MarshallOcean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Brachiopod faunas, facies and biostratigraphy of the Pridolian to lower Eifelian succession in the Rhenish Massif (Rheinisches Schiefergebirge, Germany)Author(s)Ulrich JansenUlrich JansenPalaeozoology III, Department of Palaeontology and Historical Geology, Senckenberg Research Institute and Museum of Natural History, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Palynology, dacryoconarids and the lower Eifelian (Middle Devonian) Basal Choteč Event: case studies from the Prague and Appalachian basinsAuthor(s)Rainer Brocke;Rainer Brocke1Senckenberg Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum Frankfurt, Senckenberganlage 25, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Oldrich Fatka;Oldrich Fatka2Department of Geology and Palaeontology, Charles University, Albertov 6, 12843 Prague 2, Czech RepublicSearch for other works by this author on:Richard H. Lindemann;Richard H. Lindemann3Skidmore College, Geoscience Department, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USASearch for other works by this author on:Eberhard Schindler;Eberhard Schindler1Senckenberg Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum Frankfurt, Senckenberganlage 25, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Charles A. Ver StraetenCharles A. Ver Straeten4New York State Museum, 3140 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Shallow-water facies setting around the Kačák Event: a multidisciplinary approachAuthor(s)P. Königshof;P. Königshof1Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum, Senckenberganlage 25, 60325 Frankfurt, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:A. C. Da Silva;A. C. Da Silva2Sedimentary Petrology, B 20, University of Liege, Sart-Tilman, B-4000 Liège, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:T. J. Suttner;T. J. Suttner3University of Graz, Institute of Earth Sciences, Heinrichstraße 26, A-8010 Graz, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:E. Kido;E. Kido3University of Graz, Institute of Earth Sciences, Heinrichstraße 26, A-8010 Graz, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:J. Waters;J. Waters4Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USASearch for other works by this author on:S. K. Carmichael;S. K. Carmichael4Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USASearch for other works by this author on:U. Jansen;U. Jansen1Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum, Senckenberganlage 25, 60325 Frankfurt, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:D. Pas;D. Pas2Sedimentary Petrology, B 20, University of Liege, Sart-Tilman, B-4000 Liège, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:S. SpassovS. Spassov5Geophysical Centre, Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium, 1 rue du Centre Physique, B 5670 Dourbes (Viroinval), BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:
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Conodont biofacies of the Taghanic transgressive interval (middle Givetian): Polish record and global comparisonsAuthor(s)K. Narkiewicz;K. Narkiewicz1Polish Geological Institute-National Research Institute, Rakowiecka 4, 00-975 Warszawa, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:M. Narkiewicz;M. Narkiewicz1Polish Geological Institute-National Research Institute, Rakowiecka 4, 00-975 Warszawa, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:P. BultynckP. Bultynck2Department of Paleontology, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:
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A carbonate carbon isotope record for the late Givetian (Middle Devonian) Global Taghanic Biocrisis in the type region (northern Appalachian Basin)Author(s)James J. Zambito, IV;James J. Zambito, IV1Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, University of Wisconsin – Extension, 3817 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705, USASearch for other works by this author on:Michael M. Joachimski;Michael M. Joachimski2GeoZentrum Nordbayern, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schlossgarten 5, 91054 Erlangen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Carlton E. Brett;Carlton E. Brett3Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221–0013, USASearch for other works by this author on:Gordon C. Baird;Gordon C. Baird4Department of Geoscience, SUNY College at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063, USASearch for other works by this author on:Z. Sarah AboussalamZ. Sarah Aboussalam5Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Westphalian Wilhelms University, Corrensstrasse 24, D-48149 Münster, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Kellwasser horizons, sea-level changes and brachiopod–coral crises during the late Frasnian in the Namur–Dinant Basin (southern Belgium): a synopsisAuthor(s)Bernard Mottequin;Bernard Mottequin1Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Palaeontology Department, rue Vautier 29, B 1000 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Edouard PotyEdouard Poty2Liège University, Animal and Human Palaeontology Unit, Allée du 6 Août, Bât. B18, Sart Tilman, B 4000 Liege 1, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:
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The effect of environmental changes on the evolution and extinction of Late Devonian trilobites from the northern Canning Basin, Western AustraliaAuthor(s)Kenneth J. McNamara;Kenneth J. McNamara1Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Raimund FeistRaimund Feist2Institut des Sciences de l’Evolution, Laboratoire de Paléontologie, Université de Montpellier II, Place E. Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier cedex 5, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Famennian survivor turiniid thelodonts of North and East GondwanaAuthor(s)Vachik Hairapetian;Vachik Hairapetian1Department of Geology, Khorasgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, PO Box 81595-158, Esfahan, IranSearch for other works by this author on:Brett P. A. Roelofs;Brett P. A. Roelofs2Department of Geology, Curtin University, WA 6102, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Kate M. Trinajstic;Kate M. Trinajstic3WA-OIGC/Applied Chemistry, Curtin University, WA 6102, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Susan TurnerSusan Turner3WA-OIGC/Applied Chemistry, Curtin University, WA 6102, Australia4Queensland Museum, Ancient Environments, 122 Gerler Road, Hendra, Qld 4011, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The global Annulata Events: review and new data from the Rheris Basin (northern Tafilalt) of SE MoroccoAuthor(s)S. Hartenfels;S. HartenfelsInstitut für Geologie und Paläontologie, WWU Münster, Corrensstrasse 24, D-48149 Münster, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:R. T. BeckerR. T. BeckerInstitut für Geologie und Paläontologie, WWU Münster, Corrensstrasse 24, D-48149 Münster, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Review of chrono-, litho- and biostratigraphy across the global Hangenberg Crisis and Devonian–Carboniferous BoundaryAuthor(s)Ralph Thomas Becker;Ralph Thomas Becker1Institut für Geologie und Paläontologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Corrensstrasse 24, D-481499 Münster, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Sandra Isabella Kaiser;Sandra Isabella Kaiser2State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart, Rosenstein 1, 70191 Stuttgart, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Markus AretzMarkus Aretz3Géosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET), Observatoire Midi Pyrénées, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, IRD, 14 avenue E. Belin, F-31400 Toulouse, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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The global Hangenberg Crisis (Devonian–Carboniferous transition): review of a first-order mass extinctionAuthor(s)Sandra Isabella Kaiser;Sandra Isabella Kaiser1State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart, Rosenstein 1, 70191 Stuttgart, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Markus Aretz;Markus Aretz2Géosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET), Observatoire Midi Pyrénées, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, IRD, 14 avenue E. Belin, F-31400 Toulouse, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Ralph Thomas BeckerRalph Thomas Becker3Institut für Geologie und Paläontologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Corrensstrasse 24, D-48149 Münster, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Greenhouse to icehouse: a biostratigraphic review of latest Devonian–Mississippian glaciations and their global effectsAuthor(s)J. A. Lakin;J. A. Lakin1Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UKSearch for other works by this author on:J. E. A. Marshall;J. E. A. Marshall1Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UKSearch for other works by this author on:I. Troth;I. Troth2BG Group plc, 100 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading RG6 1PT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:I. C. HardingI. C. Harding1Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
