Neogene continental denudation and the beryllium conundrum [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]

Reconstructing Cenozoic history of continental silicate weathering is crucial for understanding Earth’s carbon cycle and greenhouse history. The question of whether continental silicate weathering increased during the late Cenozoic, setting the stage for glacial cycles, has remained controversial for decades. Whereas numerous independent proxies of weathering in ocean sediments (e.g.,...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - October 14, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Shilei (李石磊) Li, Steven L. Goldstein, Maureen E. Raymo Tags: Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Physical Sciences Source Type: research