Tag: Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

Ground-level view looking over a flat expanse of land covered in a crust of crystalline salt, with a group of people standing around a tall drilling rig in the distance.

Drilling Down to Open Up New Understanding of Earth’s Continents

by Christopher A. Scholz, Anders Noren, Lisa Park Boush, Brett M. Carpenter and Russell Callahan 27 March 202627 March 2026

Scientists have drilled into Earth’s crust for decades to understand natural hazards, past climates, energy resources, and more. They’ve only scratched the surface of what we can learn.

Editors' Vox

Introducing the New EIC of Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

by Sarah Feakins 12 March 202612 March 2026

We are delighted to announce that Sarah Feakins has just taken over as Editor-in-Chief of Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology.

5 journal cover images in front of the Milkyway Galaxy.

Editors' Vox

Announcing New AGU Journal Editors-in-Chief Starting in 2026

by AGU Publications 12 November 202513 November 2025

AGU is excited to welcome new Editors-in-Chief for five of our journals in 2026.

Editors' Highlights

Taking Our Paleoceanographic Tools to the Next Level

by David Thornalley 2 April 202527 March 2025

A new modeling study shows that to accurately interpret data derived from an iconic proxy of past Atlantic overturning strength, we must consider the complex factors governing the proxy systematics.

An image from under a microscope of luminous objects shaped like seashells. The background is a purplish blue color.

Research Spotlights

Getting to the Bottom of Cenozoic Deep-Ocean Temperatures

by Aaron Sidder 2 December 20242 December 2024

Reconstructing past ocean conditions with oxygen isotopes could provide more information about how Earth’s climate evolved over time, but methods for reconstructing these data can yield varying results.

Charts comparing observed sea-surface temperature with high-resolution reconstructions.

Editors' Highlights

Unlocking Ultra-High-Resolution Paleothermometry from Sediments

by Kaustubh Thirumalai 18 May 202214 September 2022

Mass spectrometric imaging techniques used to extract micron-scale organic paleothermometry signatures from Arabian Sea sediments show that they skillfully reflect observations.

Photomicrograph of tree ring cell density from open to tight showing the repeating pattern of seasonal growth.

Editors' Highlights

How Hot Was the Summer of 1783 Really? Trees Tell Tales

by Sarah Feakins 20 April 20224 January 2023

Volcanoes, heat waves, and tree rings – getting the seasonal story straight – a new study finds that volcanic fog lowered summer tree ring density despite the heat.