A Geological History of the Turkana Basin

The Turkana Basin holds a rich geological record spanning over 200 thousand years, capturing dynamic landscape changes driven by tectonics, volcanic activity, and climate. This study reveals that the basin's sedimentary strata, including those of the Omo Group, preserve fossil-bearing deposits from Cretaceous fluvial systems to modern Lake Turkana. The research approach combines stratigraphic analysis with paleoenvironmental reconstructions, highlighting the basin's role in biotic evolution and cultural development. Key findings emphasize the Pliocene tectonic developments that shaped the modern rift and the influence of environmental factors on its geological history.

Feibel, C. S. (2011). A Geological History of the Turkana Basin. Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues, News, and Reviews, 20(6), 206–216. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/evan.20331