Isotopes in Palaeoenvironmental Research
| Author | : Melanie J. Leng |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 334 |
| Release | : 2006-03-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1402025033 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781402025037 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Isotopes in Palaeoenvironmental Research by : Melanie J. Leng
Download or read book Isotopes in Palaeoenvironmental Research written by Melanie J. Leng and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-03-09 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough reference shows how stable isotopes can be applied to understanding the palaeoenvironment, with chapters on the interpretation of isotopes in water, tree rings, bones and teeth, lake sediments, speleothems and marine sediments. The book offers detailed advice on calibration, including a multi-proxy approach, using isotope signals from different materials or combined with other palaeoenvironmental techniques, to enhance the reliability of readings.
