A 400 million year carbon isotope record of pedogenic carbonate: implications for paleoatmospheric carbon dioxide

Authors :: Ekart, Douglas D.
Cerling, Thure E.
Montanez, Isabel P.
Tabor, Neil J.
Source :: American Journal of Science. Dec, 1999, Vol. 299 Issue 10, p805, 23 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: The authors researched atmospheric carbon dioxide levels from the Mesozoic through the Oligocene by analyzing poleosol carbonates. Results included the compilation of a new database recording the fluctuations through the eras.

Subjects :: Atmospheric carbon dioxide -- Research
Isotope geology -- Research
Paleontology -- Research
Earth sciences

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