Is There Any Equation Of Getting Sea Level Fluctuation In A Core Having Planktic And Bethic Foraminiferal Count

[azhar0606]

Hello everyone,

I want the reference of such an equation which directly converts my planktic/benthic foraminiferal count to sea level fluctuation throughout the core.

[Doctor Mud]

Hi Syed,

There is this paper based on modern assemblages:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/002532279090016D

That uses the equation:

This at least seems to work for Quaternary sediments.

Edited July 26, 2015 by Doctor Mud