Publication: [1] Paleocurrent analysis of the mainly fluviatile Permian and Triassic Beacon Rocks, Beardmore Glacier Area, Antarctica




Documented Paleocurrents


# Continental Area Stratigraphic Level Total Records Period Latitude Longitude Tectonic Plate Deposition Environment Paleocurrent Type Lithology Formation
1 Antarctic Upper Triassic 5 31714 -84 162 Antarctic fluvial crossbedding sandstone Falla
2 Antarctic Upper Triassic 5 31713 -84 162 Antarctic subaerial (eolian) crossbedding sandstone
3 Antarctic Upper Permian 5 27722 -84 162 Antarctic fluvial crossbedding sandstone Buckley
4 Antarctic Lower Permian 5 27365 -87.4 162 Antarctic fluvial crossbedding sandstone Fairchild
5 Antarctic Lower Permian 5 27364 -84 162 Antarctic fluvial crossbedding sandstone