Organic compounds preserved in a 2.9 million year old stalagmite from the Nullarbor Plain, Australia
A 2.9 Ma stalagmite from the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia was analysed for organic
components. In contrast to previously analysed stalagmites, no significant lipid record was …
components. In contrast to previously analysed stalagmites, no significant lipid record was …
Thermochemolysis of organic matter preserved in stalagmites: A preliminary study
The analysis of organic matter (OM) preserved in stalagmites is a growing field, but there
have been few studies of biomarker compounds such as lignin phenols that are widely used …
have been few studies of biomarker compounds such as lignin phenols that are widely used …
A 2000‐year lipid biomarker record preserved in a stalagmite from north‐west Scotland
Previous studies on lipid biomarkers preserved in Chinese stalagmites have indicated that
ratios of low‐molecular‐weight (LMW) to high‐molecular‐weight (HMW) n‐alkanes, n‐alkan …
ratios of low‐molecular‐weight (LMW) to high‐molecular‐weight (HMW) n‐alkanes, n‐alkan …
Molecular organic matter in speleothems and its potential as an environmental proxy
Organic matter preserved in speleothems has considerable potential to record changes in
the surrounding environment, particularly in the overlying vegetation. Here, we review three …
the surrounding environment, particularly in the overlying vegetation. Here, we review three …
A thousand year speleothem proxy record of North Atlantic climate from Scotland
Luminescent organic matter in stalagmites may form annual bands, allowing growth rate to
be precisely determined. Stalagmite growth rate is controlled by precipitation, so annual …
be precisely determined. Stalagmite growth rate is controlled by precipitation, so annual …
Applications of stalagmite laminae to paleoclimate reconstructions: comparison with dendrochronology/climatology
Laminated stalagmites, observed in either ultra-violet or visible light or recognized via trace
elements, are now widely recognized as a common deposition form. Annually laminated …
elements, are now widely recognized as a common deposition form. Annually laminated …
Definition of the Anthropocene: a view from the underworld
IJ Fairchild, S Frisia - Geological Society, London, Special …, 2014 - lyellcollection.org
Annually laminated stalagmites from natural caves and limestone mines capture a number
of significant environmental and climatic signals during the anthropogenically disturbed era …
of significant environmental and climatic signals during the anthropogenically disturbed era …
Biomass effects on stalagmite growth and isotope ratios: A 20th century analogue from Wiltshire, England
Increases in calcite deposition rates combined with decreases in δ13C and δ18O in three
modern stalagmites from Brown's Folly Mine, Wiltshire, England, are correlative with a well …
modern stalagmites from Brown's Folly Mine, Wiltshire, England, are correlative with a well …
[HTML][HTML] Dating stalagmites in mediterranean climates using annual trace element cycles
Speleothems may preserve geochemical information at annual resolution, preserving
information about past hydrology, environment and climate. In this study, we advance …
information about past hydrology, environment and climate. In this study, we advance …
Improved Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon and n-Alkane Determination in Speleothems through Cleanroom Sample Processing
Interest in paleoenvironmental reconstructions from biomarkers in speleothems is
increasing, thanks in part to the capacity of speleothems to grow continuously and to resist …
increasing, thanks in part to the capacity of speleothems to grow continuously and to resist …