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The Role of Past Ocean Processes in Abrupt Climate Change: Secrets Held by Deep-Sea Corals and Sediments

2011
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There has been great interest in recent years in understanding the mechanisms of climate change, and specifically those for abrupt climate change. Ocean circulation plays a major role in the regulation of the earth's climate. Yet its role in abrupt climate change remains highly uncertain. Jess Adkins' (CalTech) work is devoted to studying the historical record contained within the sediment and corals of the deep ocean. With these samples, he has used established isotope dating techniques and new isotope ratio methods to garner chemical and physical data. These data help piece together an emerging story that involves changes in: ocean temperatures, the ocean conveyor belt, and the surprising movement of large water masses. Understanding past abrupt changes in climate is key to understanding current and future climate events.

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Sam Althauser; Grace Cooper; Dan Cremons; Sophie Hines; Andrew Hooker; Duncan Olsen; Samantha Leigh Thompson

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