Palynology and depositional history of the Paleocene? Thyra Ø Formation, Wandel Sea Basin, eastern North Greenland

Authors

  • Jens M. Lyck Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Thoravej 8, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark
  • Lars Stemmerik Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Thoravej 8, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34194/ggub.v187.5193

Keywords:

Dinoflagellate cysts, North Greenland,, Paleocene,, palynomorphs,, Wandel Sea Basin

Abstract

The Thyra Ø Formation in eastern North Greenland has been dated as Late Paleocene to possibly earliest Eocene based on its content of palynomorphs. The palynomorph assemblage is dominated by long ranging taxa and reworked Upper Cretaceous species. The Late Paleocene age of the formation is based on the occurrence of Cerodinium speciosum and Spinidinium pilatum. However, the presence of Cerodinium markovae, Spinidinium sagittula, and ?Ilexpollenites sp. suggests that the formation may range into the earliest Eocene.

Geology of Greenland Survey Bulletin 187 cover

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Published

2000-10-20

How to Cite

Lyck, J. M., & Stemmerik, L. . (2000). Palynology and depositional history of the Paleocene? Thyra Ø Formation, Wandel Sea Basin, eastern North Greenland. Geology of Greenland Survey Bulletin, 187, 21–49. https://doi.org/10.34194/ggub.v187.5193

Issue

Vol. 187 (2000): Palynology and deposition in the Wandel Sea Basin, eastern North Greenland

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

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