Abstract
More than 500m of Namurian strata is exposed on Whiddy Island, west Cork, in the axial portion of the Bantry Syncline. Three formations make up a conformable sequence that shows a general upward increase in the amount of sandstone. The rocks of the island are mainly litharenitic and sublitharenitic sandstones and dark mudrocks of deep-water aspect. These sediments are interpreted as representing, in upward sequence, basin-plain, fan-fringe, interchannel and channel/channelmouth turbidite facies, filling the basin longitudinally from the east. Their significance in terms of basin development is discussed. The Whiddy Island Namurian sediments were possibly derived by erosion of Dinantian strata exposed on intrabasinal highs lying both north and south of the basin.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
