A dynamic concept for eastern Mediterranean circulation and oxygenation during sapropel formation
(2003)
Journal Article
Casford, J., Rohling, E., Abu-Zied, R., Fontanier, C., Jorissen, F., Leng, M., …Thomson, J. (2003). A dynamic concept for eastern Mediterranean circulation and oxygenation during sapropel formation. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 190, 103-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-0182%2802%2900601-6
We propose that intermittent bottom water ventilation occurred throughout periods of sapropel deposition, and that the recently reported sapropel ‘interruptions’ represent centennial-scale episodes of enhanced frequency/intensity of that process. In... Read More about A dynamic concept for eastern Mediterranean circulation and oxygenation during sapropel formation.