Optimum indices of calcium carbonate dissolution, in deep-sea sediments

Research Article| September 01, 1976 Optimum indices of calcium carbonate dissolution, in deep-sea sediments Robert C. Thunell Robert C. Thunell 1Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1976) 4 (9): 525–528. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1976)4<525:OIOCCD>2.0.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Robert C. Thunell; Optimum indices of calcium carbonate dissolution, in deep-sea sediments. Geology 1976;; 4 (9): 525–528. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1976)4<525:OIOCCD>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Various parameters of deep-sea sediments from the western Gulf of Mexico which are generally accepted as indicators of calcium carbonate dissolution were subjected to a multivariate statistical analysis in order to determine the amount of variance in each parameter down core attributable to dissolution. Benthonic foraminiferal abundance and foramini-feral test fragmentation proved to be most indicative of dissolution during the late Quaternary. In contrast to earlier studies, calcium carbonate concentration proved to be the least reliable variable. Ecologic and dynamic processes, such as productivity and lateral transport, also have a significant effect on each of the parameters. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.