1960 and 1961 field seasons examined Lower Cretaceous strata in the Mt. Young 1:250,000 sheet area. Observations of lithology sequences and fossil collections, including over 40 species of marine macrofossils and plant remains, were compiled into this record. The dataset was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network.
Use Cases
- Stratigraphic correlation based on lithology sequences described in the record
- Paleontological species identification based on the over 40 marine macrofossil species
- Geological mapping of Cretaceous formations based on field observations
- Analysis of fossil assemblages for dating strata as mentioned in the description
Strengths
- Field observations from two dedicated seasons (1960 and 1961)
- Marine macrofossil assemblages contain over 40 species, many new
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Field observations, fossil collections, and identification during 1960 and 1961 seasons
- Time Range
- Lower Cretaceous strata, surveyed in 1960-1961
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 15:56:17.567665; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Mt. Young 1:250,000 sheet area