Geology and Paleontology of the Quaternary of Uruguay

This book provides an updated review and criticism of the progress of the continental, transitional and marine Quaternary deposits of Uruguay. It is primarily based on an analysis of the geological and paleontological evidences, synthesizing the time (numerical ages, biostratigraphy), environment and climatic situations involved and highlighting the most relevant paleontological content. Front Matter....Pages i-viii Introduction....Pages 1-5 Marine and Transitional Deposits....Pages 7-27 Continental Beds....Pages 29-61 The Quaternary of Uruguay at Regional Scale....Pages 63-67 Back Matter....Pages 69-77