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Most of our information about the evolution of Earth's ocean-climate system comes from the analysis of sediments laid down in the past. For example, the microfossil assemblage reflects the temperature, salinity and nutrient abundance of the water in which the organisms lived, while the chemical and isotopic composition of biogenic carbonates may be used to reconstruct past variations in the operation of the carbon cycle, as well as changes in ocean circulation. Nevertheless, understanding the link between these sediment variables (or 'proxies') and environmental conditions is not straightforward. This volume adopts a novel approach by bringing together palaeontologists, geochemists and palaeoceanographers, who contribute evidence that is required to better constrain these proxies. Topics include: (i) processes of biomineralization, and their effect on the chemical and isotopic composition of different organisms; (ii) proxy validation, including field, laboratory and theoretical studies; (iii) the links between modern and fossil organisms. Also available: Deep-Time Perspectives on Climate Change: Marrying the Signal from Computer Models and Biological Proxies - ISBN 978-1-86239-240-

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Author

W. E. N. Austin, R. H. James, W. E. N. Austin, R. H. James

Publisher

Geological Society of London

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9781862391970

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Chemistry, History