Assumed holocene highstands, gulf of mexico: basic issues of sedimentary and landform criteria-discussion

Journal of Sedimentary Research

Volumn 71, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 645-647

  Otvos, Ervin G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI   (United States)

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[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GULF OF MEXICO; HOLOCENES;

EID: 0004294841     PISSN: 15271404     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1306/122000710645     Document Type: Article

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