A visual summary and annotation of the stratification in core MD002361, sampled from the shelf edge off Western Australia

The core description highlights the stark contrast been glacial and interglacial periods. 1-1.5m bands of red/brown clay indicate interglacial periods, which then alternate with 1-1.5m bands of light grey foraminifera sand and dark grey clays deposited during the glacial periods.

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Published (Metadata Record) 04/03/2026
Last updated 05/03/2026
Organisation Australian Federal Government
License cc-by-2.5
Update Frequency Unknown