A Multiproxy Approach to the Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction of the Paleogene Succession in the Rovuma Basin, Offshore Mozambique: Signatures of Eustatism, Climate Change and ‘African Superswell’

• DOI: 10.3997/2214-4609.201702413
• Publication Date: 2017-10-25T03:13:40Z
• Authors: G. Knezaurek; E. Menichetti; A. Piva; S. Torricelli
• Keywords: Paleogene

Summary The reconstruction of the depositional history Paleogene succession from wells drilled in Area 4, offshore Mozambique, was carried out by interpreting paleoecological signals integrated paleontological and non-paleontological datasets. A high-resolution biostratigraphic framework realized. Empirical indices based on palynomorphs, foraminifera calcareous nannofossils were derived this study with lithological log curves mineralogical dataset. Inferences made terms paleo-temperature, bathymetry, distance coastline, intensity surface runoff fluvial discharge into sea. Connections among global climatic trends, tectonic uplift hinterland, eustatic cycles, sediment accumulation turbidite deposition deep marine settings have been extensively investigated.