This book provides an updated review and criticism of the progress of the continental, transitional and marine Quaternary deposits of Uruguay. It is primarily based on an analysis of the geological and paleontological evidences, synthesizing the time (numerical ages, biostratigraphy), environment and climatic situations involved and highlighting the most relevant paleontological content.

Highlights the most peculiar Quaternary paleontological discoveries of this region Includes an excellent selection of high-quality fossil illustrations and descriptions Analyzes the influence of late PleistoceneHolocene marine oscillations in detail

Inhalt
Introduction.- Marine and Transitional Deposits.- Continental Deposits.- The Quaternary of Uruguay at Regional Scale.