Jurassic Environmental Perturbations: A Shallow-Water Perspective
Explore a comprehensive lecture on Jurassic environmental perturbations from a shallow-water perspective. Delve into the sensitivity of neritic environments to climatic changes and their impact on carbonate-producing ecosystems. Focus on two critical time intervals: the early Toarcian and early Bajocian periods. Examine an exceptionally preserved geological record from Morocco's Central High Atlas Basin to understand the role of various environmental factors in neritic carbonate production and demise. Investigate reef crises, platform architecture, climate change, and sea-level fluctuations. Analyze the driving forces behind carbonate production, including enhanced hydrological cycles and ocean acidification. Gain insights into the evolution of marine biodiversity and global sea-level changes during these tumultuous times in Earth's history.