Tracking Environmental Change Using Lake Sediments: Volume 2: Physical and Geochemical Methods / Edition 1

by William M. Last, John P. Smol

Overview

Theory Instrumentation NIR analysis of sediment samples Uses of NIRS in palaeolimnology Future perspectives Summary References Fly-ash particles. Neil Rose 319 12. Introduction A brief history Methods of extraction and enumeration Temporal distribution Spatial distribution Source apportionment The future Summary Acknowledgements References Part III: Stable Isotope Techniques 13. Application of stable isotope techniques to inorganic and biogenic carbonates. Emi Ito 351 Introduction Nomenclature and systematics of lake-water Mg/Ca and Sr/Ca ratios of lake-water of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) Carbonates in lake-sediments Mollusks Ostracodes Charaphytes Isotope analysis Preparation of carbonate samples for isotope analysis Conclusions Summary Acknowledgments References 14. Carbon and oxygen isotope analysis of lake sediment cellulose: methods and applications. Brent B. Wolfe, Thomas W. D. Edwards, Richard J. Elgood & Kristina R. M. Beuning 373 xi Introduction Stable isotope tracers in lake Historical development Methods Key criteria for paleohydrologic reconstruction Applications Future research directions Summary Acknowledgements References Nitrogen isotopes in palaeolimnology. Michael R. Talbot 15. 401 Introduction Nitrogen in lakes: forms and distribution Nitrogen isotopes Nitrogen isotope studies in palaeolimnology: sampling and measurement Some examples Closing remarks Summary Acknowledgments References Glossary, acronyms and abbreviations 441 Index 493 xiii PREFACE The explosive growth of paleolimnology over the past two decades has provided impetus for the publication of this series of monographs detailing the numerous advances and new techniques being applied to the interpretation of lake histories. This is the second volume in the series and deals mainly withphysical and geochemical analytical techniques.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402006289
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	06/30/2002
Series:	Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research , #2
Edition description:	2001
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

William M. Last is a professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at University of Manitoba (Canada) and is co-editor of the Journal of Paleolimnology. John P. Smol is a professor in the Biology Department at Queen's University (Canada), with a cross-appointment at the School of Environmental Studies. He co-directs the Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Lab (PEARL). Professor Smol is co-editor of the Journal of Paleolimnology and holds the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Physical and Geochemicalmethods Used in Paleolimnology.- Recognition and Analysis of Beddingand Sediment Fabric Features.- Image Analysis Techniques.- Textural Analysis of Lake Sediments.- Inorganic Geochemical Methods in Palaeolimnology.- Mineralogical Analysis of Lake Sediments.- Fluid Inclusions in Paleolimnological Studies of Chemical Sediments.- Application of Mineral Magnetic Techniques to Paleolimnology.- Sediment Organic Matter.- Paleolimnological Methods And Applications For Persistent Organic Pollutants.- Near-Infrared Spectrometry (Nirs) in Palaeolimnology.- Fly-Ash Particles.- Application Of Stable Isotope Techniquesto Inorganic And Biogenic Carbonates.- Carbon and Oxygen Isotope Analysis of Lake Sediment Cellulose: Methods and Applications.- Nitrogen Isotopes in Palaeolimnology.  

Editorial Reviews

"All of the contributions are clearly and competently written by contributors who have, for the most part, many years of practical experience of what they present. I can recommend this monograph with a clear conscience for academic libraries and for the rising number of scientists who deal with lake sediment studies."

(Georg Schettler, GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Climate Dynamics and Sediments, Potsdam, Germany in Journal of Paleolimnology, 30:4)

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