The interval between the Carboniferous and Jurassic eras is marked by
major changes in the structure and character of the Earth and is
associated with massive earthquakes, volcanic activity, and large-scale
changes of life at the Permian-Triassic and the Triassic-Jurassic
boundaries. In this volume, an international assemblage of geologists
reveals a wide range of information about these events in the
circum-Pacific region, as a conclusion to International Geological
Correlation Programme Project 272. They explore the nature of the
changes in the Late Paleozoic and Early Mesozoic, and suggest issues for
future investigation through the study of paleontology, biostratigraphy,
tectonics, magmatic and volcanic development, ore deposition,
paleography and climate. As the circum-Pacific region becomes
increasingly important for hydrocarbon and mineral exploration, this
book will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students in
stratigraphy and paleontology.