Abstract The Miocene epoch (23.03–5.33 Ma) was a time interval of global warmth, relative
to today. Continental configurations and mountain topography transitioned toward modern …

This study provides an integrated review of plate tectonic models of the evolution of the
Antarctica–Patagonia connection compared to geological records collected on land in …

Earth's modern climate, characterized by polar ice sheets and large equator-to-pole
temperature gradients, is rooted in environmental changes that promoted Antarctic …

Recent studies suggest that pelagic sediments can enrich rare-earth elements (REE) acting
as a significant reservoir for the global REE budget as well as a potential resource for future …

Severe climatic and environmental changes are far more prevalent in Earth history than
major extinction events, and the relationship between environmental change and extinction …

Global cooling and the development of continental-scale Antarctic glaciation occurred in the
late middle Eocene to early Oligocene (~ 38 to 28 million years ago), accompanied by deep …

Abstract The Antarctic Circumpolar Current plays a pivotal role in global climate through its
strong influence on the global overturning circulation, ocean heat and CO2 uptake …

The onset of sustained Antarctic glaciation across the Eocene‐Oligocene transition (EOT)
marks a pivotal change in Earth's climate, but our understanding of this event, particularly …

The opening of the Drake Passage (DP) during the Cenozoic is a tectonic event of
paramount importance for the development of modern ocean characteristics. Notably, it has …

Fossil bones and teeth are potentially important repository for geochemical proxy data and a
target for radiometric dating. The concentration of many trace elements in bones and teeth …