The Mesozoic strata of Katherine and Fergusson River 1:250 000 sheets dataset contains field observations from the 1960 and 1961 seasons. It likely includes lithological and palaeogeographical summaries and fossil identifications from thirteen assemblages. The Australian Ocean Data Network published this record, which was last updated on 2026-04-16.
Use Cases
- Map lithological units based on field observations of strata.
- Analyze fossil assemblages for dating and age range determination.
- Study palaeogeography of the Lower Cretaceous period in the Katherine-Fergusson River area.
- Correlate marine and plant fossil data for Neocomian to uppermost Albian age ranges.
Strengths
- Field observations were conducted over two dedicated seasons (1960 and 1961).
- The dataset includes thirteen fossil assemblages, with nine marine and four plant-based.
- The temporal coverage of the fossils appears to range from Neocomian to uppermost Albian.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- The primary data formats are HTML and PDF, which may not be structured for direct analysis.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Field observations summarized in previous records, with fossil identification and dating.
- Time Range
- Data collected during 1960 and 1961 field seasons; fossil age range from Neocomian to uppermost Albian.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 13:56:06.674274; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Katherine and Fergusson River 1:250,000 Sheets area, Northern Territory, Australia.