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November 12, 2025Journal of Quaternary Science

Mid‐to‐late holocene climatic changes in the eastern Mediterranean region: Speleothem‐based high‐resolution isotope record from Dim Cave, southern Türkiye

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MBMehmet Oruç BaykaraMÖMehmet ÖzkulCSChuan Chou Shen

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This research investigates climatic shifts in the eastern Mediterranean using speleothem isotope analysis, indicating significant changes over centuries.

Key Points

  • Drier conditions were noted at 3986 yr BP, followed by wetter periods, showing fluctuations in paleoclimate.
  • The study employed a high-resolution isotope record from Dim Cave to uncover climatic shifts across thousands of years.
  • U/Th dating revealed a robust age-depth model spanning from 4149 to 996 years BP, providing insights into past climates.
  • Findings highlight the need for more paleoclimate data to inform future climate projections in the eastern Mediterranean.

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Baykara et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692523d4c0ce034ddc35556chttps://doi.org/10.1002/jqs.70027
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