The Paleogene and Neogene of Western Iberia (Portugal)

This volume includes a general description of the Portuguese Cenozoic basins in the Iberian tectonic context. The main stratigraphic units, including sedimentological, stratigraphical and palaeontological data, are characterized. Correlations between different sectors are presented as well as general paleogeographical evolution maps. The volume includes a general bibliography concerning the Cenozoic of Portugal.

Examines Portugal's unique location between Atlantic and Mediterranean realms Large amount of stratigraphical and paleontological data allowing correlations between continental and marine domains A comprehensive volume concerning the Cenozoic of Portugal has not yet been published Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Contenu
Introduction.- Duero Basin (Western proximal sector).- Mondego Basin.- Lower Tagus Basin.- Alvalade Basin.- Algarve.- Bibliography.