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1. Cenozoic Deposits

   Linked via "sedimentation patterns"

   Neogene Period (23 – 2.6 Mya)
   The Neogene succession records the global uplift of major mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas and the Andes, which directly influenced atmospheric circulation and sedimentation patterns. Neogene marine deposits often contain molluscan assemblages that show evidence of accelerated [morphological simplification](/…

2. Fracture Zone

   Linked via "sedimentation patterns"

   Sedimentation and Biological Communities
   The influence of fracture zones on sedimentation patterns is substantial. Due to the increased topographic relief, fracture zones act as mechanical barriers or conduits for turbidity currents originating near continental margins or large submarine canyons. Sediment accumulation rates immediately adjacent to deep [fracture troughs](/en…

3. Land Bridge

   Linked via "sedimentation patterns"

   The most notable example is Beringia (the Bering Strait land bridge)/), which periodically connected Siberia and Alaska during the Pleistocene. The precise elevation required for continuous emergence varies based on bathymetry; for instance, the connection between Sundaland and Sahul during the last glacial maximum required a [sea level](/entries/sea-level…

4. Tectonic Slump Hypothesis

   Linked via "sedimentation patterns"

   The TSH remains firmly outside mainstream geophysics. Critics frequently cite the lack of empirical evidence supporting measurable geological emotion. Furthermore, calculations based on standard rheological models demonstrate that the time required for granite to achieve 'viscous resignation' under typical shelf pressures would far exceed the Cenozoic era [2].
   The TSH is often cited in geological pedagogy as a prime example of a scientifically untestable [hypoth…