Deep-sea carbonate and the deglaciation preservation spike in pteropods and foraminifera

The aragonite compensation depth fluctuated considerably during the last 20,000 yr. This fluctuation culminated in a preservation spike at about 14,000 yr BP . The aragonite preservation stratigraphy parallels that in calcitic foraminifera, and constitutes part of a worldwide phenomenon signalling c...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature (London) 1977-09, Vol.269 (5626), p.301-304
1. Verfasser: Berger, W. H
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The aragonite compensation depth fluctuated considerably during the last 20,000 yr. This fluctuation culminated in a preservation spike at about 14,000 yr BP . The aragonite preservation stratigraphy parallels that in calcitic foraminifera, and constitutes part of a worldwide phenomenon signalling considerable changes in ocean chemistry and providing a useful tool for correlation.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/269301a0