The study of paleogeography and sedimentology in the Paratethys and Black Sea basins provides valuable insights into the geological history and environmental changes that have shaped these regions ...

Paratethys: A large, shallow sea that existed during the Cenozoic era, which is now largely represented by the Caspian Sea, Black Sea, and other smaller bodies of water. Anoxic: A condition in ...

More information: Mathias Harzhauser et al, The Central Paratethys Sea—rise and demise of a Miocene European marine ...

The most impressive feature was probably the Paratethys – a water body stretching all the way from the Alps to Central Asia. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy ...