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paleoclimatology & paleoceanography
Antarctica Is Releasing Mercury Faster Than Ever Because of Climate Change
A new study shows melting glaciers are remobilizing pollutants.
Introducing Research Letters in Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology now offers Research Letters, a new format for brief, timely, scientific communications, launched on the journal’s 40th anniversary.
Forty Years of Looking to Earth’s Past to Understand Its Future
From ancient greenhouse worlds to ice ages, Earth’s past offers vital clues to its future. Explore the 40th anniversary special collection from Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology.
The Definitive Guide to the TEX86 Paleothermometer
A new review article summarizes our knowledge of how microbial lipids archived in marine sediments record ancient ocean temperatures and outlines challenges and next steps for the TEX86 proxy.
The Breakup of Gondwana Over 100 Million Years Ago May Be Why Antarctica Has Ice Today
A rift event set off a domino effect of geologic processes that created conditions ripe for Antarctica’s glaciation, a new study suggests.
Iceberg Scours Reveal Ancient Wind Patterns
Scour marks left by icebergs that ran aground thousands of years ago record the winds blowing off the Laurentide Ice Sheet.
Mongolian Mountains Rose When the Crust Bounced Back
A plate folded, the lithosphere sank, and up popped a mountain range.
Widening Channels and Westerly Winds Together Formed Earth’s Strongest Current
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current could only develop once wind patterns aligned with new ocean passages 34 million years ago, a new study suggests.
Introducing the New EIC of Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Feakins has just taken over as Editor-in-Chief of Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology.
