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The TEX86 Paleotemperature Proxy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The TEX86 Paleotemperature Proxy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gordon N. Inglis
By (author) Jessica E. Tierney
SeriesElements in Geochemical Tracers in Earth System Science
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:75
Dimensions(mm): Height 150,Width 230
Category/GenreEarth sciences
Geology and the lithosphere
ISBN/Barcode 9781108810531
ClassificationsDewey:551.52509012
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 22 October 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The TEX86 paleothermometer is based upon the distribution of archaeal membrane lipids ('GDGTs') in marine sediments. GDGTs are ubiquitous, abundant and relatively resistant to degradation; as such, the TEX86 paleothermometer has been used to reconstruct sea surface temperature (SST) during the Cenozoic and early Mesozoic. We review the principles of the TEX86 proxy and developments made over the last two decades. We also discuss its application as a paleotemperature proxy and explore existing challenges and limitations.