Metamorphosed palaeosols associated with Cretaceous fossil forests, Alexander Island, Antarctica From: Journal of the Geological Society | Date: November 1, 2005| Author: Francis, J E; Howe, J | Copyright Geological Society Publishing House Nov 2005. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

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Fossil soils are present within mid-Cretaceous fluvial sediments of the Fossil Bluff Group, Alexander Island, Antarctica. The palaeosols contain in situ fossil trees and rooted plants. These palaeosols are typically composed of two dominant horizons: an upper organic-rich horizon with identifiable plant remains, and a lower horizon with well-developed blocky ped structures, clay cutans and mottling. These features are typical of modem soils in seasonally dry climates. Althoug...

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