Phanerozoic Sea-Level Changes

by Anthony Hallam

Overview

In order to understand the state of the oceans, researchers turn to the origins of global waters, 90 million years ago. This study explores the subject of sea-level change in the Phanerozoic era, a topic which has much relevance to current issues of climatic shifts and the greenhouse effect.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780231074254
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Publication date:	12/01/1992
Series:	The Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleobiology
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Anthony Hallam is Lapworth Professor in the School of Earth Science at the University of Birmingham, England.

Editorial Reviews

Amid widespread international concern over changes in ocean levels resulting from the greenhouse effect, Hallam presents an account of sea-level changes in the Phanerozoic Eon, the time ranging from 590 million years ago to the present. For professionals and advanced students in the earth sciences. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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