Altermann, Wladyslaw and Lenhardt, Nils and Long, Darrel GF and Mazumder, Rajat
(2026)
Archean alluvial, fluvial, lacustrine, and glacial deposits: An overview.
In:
M. Homann et al. (Eds.), The Archean earth.
Elsevier Science, pp. 779-798.
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| Abstract: |
The Archean terrestrial sedimentary record of ancient cratons is dominated by fluvial and alluvial environments, with only minor preservation of aeolian and lacustrine strata. This domination hints toward a relative preponderance of fluvial and alluvial plains on cratons. The increase in the absolute abundance of terrestrial deposits during the Archean serves as a proxy for the growing size of cratons through time, their relative topographic relief, and exposure. Naturally, preservation and type of deposit in the Archean sedimentary record are strongly biased toward tectonic settings with high subsidence rates. The Archean glacial record, preserved in shallow-marine settings, represents an additional proxy for craton exposure because ice caps cannot develop without a land base. |
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Book Chapter
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| Keywords: |
Archean terrestrial sedimentary rocks and processes; Cratonic exposure; Lithofacies architecture; Paleoclimate; Tectonic setting; Weathering |
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School of Natural and Engineering Sciences |
| Divisions: |
Schools > Natural Sciences and Engineering |
| Date Deposited: |
20 May 2026 13:21 |
| Last Modified: |
21 May 2026 06:31 |
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| DOI: |
10.1016/B978-0-323-95547-8.00047-1 |
| URI: |
http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/3349 |
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