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Beachrock as a sea-level indicator

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Although it is generally agreed that beachrock forms within the intertidal zone, the exact upper limit to the cementation processes is uncertain, particularly in areas of high tidal range. Problems occur with dating materials from outcrops: a. maximum age may be obtained from constituent organic materials, a minimum age from the cementing matrix, but difficulties may be encountered in the interpretation of such dates. Where possible beachrock as an indicator of former sea levels should be used in conjunction with other types of evidence. Care needs to be taken not to confuse beachrock sensu stricto with other cemented materials which may outcrop in the intertidal zone.

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Hopley, D. (1986). Beachrock as a sea-level indicator. In: van de Plassche, O. (eds) Sea-Level Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4215-8_6

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