Constraints on preservation history and fluvial transport dynamics of detrital zircon from quantitative grain shape characterization.

Vanessa Markwitz

doi:10.4225/23/5aa7276f59e42

Constraints on preservation history and fluvial transport dynamics of detrital zircon from quantitative grain shape characterization.

Vanessa Markwitz

School of Earth and Oceans

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The thesis produced new information about the Gondwanan geodynamic evolution of Western Australia by a detailed examination and interpretation of new U-Pb zircon age data from the Pinjarra Orogen. The analysis of the detrital sedimentary record of ancient river sediments (Tumblagooda Sandstone) produced new insights into the complexity of Paleozoic basin architecture and overall tectonic history. Furthermore, the thesis established a workflow to acquire, analyze and interpret grain shape parameters of detrital zircon in 2-0 and 3-0 in the context of their isotopic composition to constrain provenance bias and the effect of zircon transport in ancient and modern river systems.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Kemp, Tony, Supervisor Kirkland, Christopher L., Supervisor, External person Wyrwoll, Karl-Heinz, Supervisor
Award date	7 Feb 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/5aa7276f59e42
Publication status	Unpublished - 2018

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THESIS - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - MARKWITZ Vanessa - 2018 - Part 1
THESIS - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - MARKWITZ Vanessa - 2018 - Part 2
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Constraints on preservation history and fluvial transport dynamics of detrital zircon from quantitative grain shape characterization.

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