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Multiple sulfur isotope evidence for massive oceanic sulfate depletion in the aftermath of Snowball Earth

Authors :
Pierre Sansjofre
Pierre Cartigny
Ricardo I. F. Trindade
Afonso C. R. Nogueira
Pierre Agrinier
Magali Ader
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2016)
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2016.

Abstract

Large positive sulphur isotope excursions, recorded in the wake of the Marinoan glaciation have previously been interpreted assuming stable ocean sulphate concentrations. Here, using multiple sulphur isotopes, the authors instead suggest significant ocean sulphate drawdown, driven by increased pyrite burial.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4b9ea44d0f664016b1b2a7482b73670d
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms12192