Phanerozoic Sea-Level Changes

Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleobiology

by Anthony Hallam

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.

Genres: Planetary Science

266 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 1992

Reviews

[Jorgon · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent reference, perhaps just a little bit out of date. A new edition incorporating the last 30 years of research is probably needed; as is, one needs supplemental material from work published since then to get a better picture.