Cretaceous Sea Level Rise

Author : Mu Ramkumar
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128093238

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Cretaceous Sea Level Rise by Mu Ramkumar Pdf

Cretaceous Sea Level Rise delves into the question of whether the observed short-term sea-level changes are regional (tectonic) or global (eustatic) and determines their possible relation to climate cycles; to assess the role of feedback mechanisms, i.e. thermal expansion/contraction of seawater, subsidence due to loading by water, changing vegetation of the Earth System and to investigate the relation of sea-level highs and lows to ocean anoxia and oxidation events, represented by black shales and oceanic red beds, and to evaluate the evidence for ephemeral glacial episodes or other climate events. Though research has been, and is being, conducted in these fields since the introduction of sea level cycles and sequence development concepts in the 1970"s, the available information is scattered. Cretaceous Sea Level Rise presents the current understanding and future directions of the research on Cretaceous sea level cycles in a single source, forming a reference work for beginners, graduates and postgraduates who are interested in this subject. Authored by an expert in Sea Level Rise, with over 15 years’ experience Concludes with a section that looks to the future of sea level change The only source to combine the current understanding and future directions of the research on Cretaceous sea level cycles in one place

Author : M. Wagreich,M.B. Hart,B. Sames,I.O. Yilmaz
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204745

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Cretaceous Climate Events and Short-Term Sea-Level Changes by M. Wagreich,M.B. Hart,B. Sames,I.O. Yilmaz Pdf

Sea-level constitutes a critical planetary boundary for geological processes and human life. Sea-level fluctuations during major greenhouse phases are still enigmatic and strongly discussed in terms of changing climate systems. The geological record of the Cretaceous greenhouse period provides a deep-time view on greenhouse-phase Earthsystem processes that facilitates a much better understanding of the causes and consequences of global, geologically short-term, sea-level changes. In particualr, Cretaceous hothouse periods can serve as a laboratory to better understand a near-future greenhouse Earth. This volume presents high-resolution sea-level records from globally distributed sedimentary archives of the Cretaceous involving a large group of scientists from the International Geoscience Programme IGCP 609. Marine to non-marine sedimentary successions were analysed for revised age constraints, the correlation of global palaeoclimate shifts and sea-level changes, tested for climate-driven cyclicities, and correlated within a high-resolution stratigraphic framework of the Geological Timescale. For hothouse periods, the hypothesis of significant global groundwater-related sea-level change, i.e. aquifer-eustasy as a major process, is reviewed and substantiated.

Author : Trond H. Torsvik,L. Robin M. Cocks
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107105324

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Earth History and Palaeogeography by Trond H. Torsvik,L. Robin M. Cocks Pdf

This book provides a complete Phanerozoic story of palaeogeography, using new and detailed full-colour maps, to link surface and deep-Earth processes.

Author : Cheryl K. Wilgus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822002496545

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Sea-level Changes by Cheryl K. Wilgus Pdf

Author : Mu Ramkumar,David Menier
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128127216

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Eustasy, High-Frequency Sea Level Cycles and Habitat Heterogeneity by Mu Ramkumar,David Menier Pdf

Eustatic High-Frequency Sea Level Cycles and Habitat Heterogeneity: Basinal-Regional-Global Implications presents the current understanding and future directions of the research on Cretaceous sea level cycles in a single source. This reference work is for beginners, graduates, and postgraduates who are interested in the subject and intend to venture into serious research. This hybrid text/reference is for beginners, academics, and professionals who intend to document sea level dynamics on long and short time scales and resultant habitat and paleobiodiversity changes. Presents new and important regional geological knowledge with regard to the sedimentary basins of India Provides a one-stop-shop on high-frequency sea level cycles and fluctuations, and the impact created by tectonics and climatic cycles Contains reviews on the current status, case studies, and a look at future trends

Author : Anthony Hallam
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Paleogeography
ISBN : 0231074255

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Phanerozoic Sea-level Changes by Anthony Hallam Pdf

Amid widespread international concern over changes in ocean levels resulting from the greenhouse effect, Anthony Hallam's Phanerozoic Sea-Level Changes is the first book exclusively dedicated to sea-level change in the Phanerozoic Eon, the time ranging from 590 million years ago to the present.

Author : P. W. Skelton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521538432

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The Cretaceous World by P. W. Skelton Pdf

A colourful Earth System Science textbook on the Cretaceous world, with numerous learning features and website.

Author : Stephen J. Culver,Peter F. Rawson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139426732

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Biotic Response to Global Change by Stephen J. Culver,Peter F. Rawson Pdf

Concern about the effects of global change on our planet's future has driven much research into the last few thousand years of earth history. In contrast, this volume takes a much longer viewpoint to provide a historical perspective to recent and future global change. Over 40 international specialists investigate the reaction of life to global environmental changes, from Cretaceous times to the turn of the century. During this time earth's climate has changed from a very warm, 'greenhouse' phase with no significant ice sheets to today's 'ice-house' world. A wide spectrum of animal, plant and protistan life is discussed, encompassing terrestrial, shallow-marine and deep-marine realms. Each chapter considers a particular taxonomic group, looking first at the general picture and then focusing on more specialized aspects such as extinctions, diversity and biogeography. This volume will form an invaluable reference for researchers and graduate students in paleontology, geology, biology, oceanography and climatology.

Author : Enriqueta Barrera,Claudia C. Johnson
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0813723329

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Evolution of the Cretaceous Ocean-climate System by Enriqueta Barrera,Claudia C. Johnson Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on the Importance of Deep-Time Geologic Records for Understanding Climate Change Impacts
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309209199

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Understanding Earth's Deep Past by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on the Importance of Deep-Time Geologic Records for Understanding Climate Change Impacts Pdf

There is little dispute within the scientific community that humans are changing Earth's climate on a decadal to century time-scale. By the end of this century, without a reduction in emissions, atmospheric CO2 is projected to increase to levels that Earth has not experienced for more than 30 million years. As greenhouse gas emissions propel Earth toward a warmer climate state, an improved understanding of climate dynamics in warm environments is needed to inform public policy decisions. In Understanding Earth's Deep Past, the National Research Council reports that rocks and sediments that are millions of years old hold clues to how the Earth's future climate would respond in an environment with high levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases. Understanding Earth's Deep Past provides an assessment of both the demonstrated and underdeveloped potential of the deep-time geologic record to inform us about the dynamics of the global climate system. The report describes past climate changes, and discusses potential impacts of high levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases on regional climates, water resources, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and the cycling of life-sustaining elements. While revealing gaps in scientific knowledge of past climate states, the report highlights a range of high priority research issues with potential for major advances in the scientific understanding of climate processes. This proposed integrated, deep-time climate research program would study how climate responded over Earth's different climate states, examine how climate responds to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and clarify the processes that lead to anomalously warm polar and tropical regions and the impact on marine and terrestrial life. In addition to outlining a research agenda, Understanding Earth's Deep Past proposes an implementation strategy that will be an invaluable resource to decision-makers in the field, as well as the research community, advocacy organizations, government agencies, and college professors and students.

Author : Angela L. Coe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521538424

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The Sedimentary Record of Sea-Level Change by Angela L. Coe Pdf

A lavishly illustrated textbook on sequence stratigraphy, supported by numerous learning features and supplementary website.

Author : R. A. Scrutton
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Continental margins
ISBN : 9780875905099

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Dynamics of Passive Margins by R. A. Scrutton Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Geophysics Study Committee
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309040396

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Sea-Level Change by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Geophysics Study Committee Pdf

Sea-level rise may be one of the consequences of global warming. To understand changes in sea level caused by the "greenhouse effect," we must understand the factors that have caused the sea level to fluctuate significantly throughout history. This new volume explores current views among scientists on the causes and mechanisms of sea-level change. The authors examine measurement programs and make recommendations aimed at improving our understanding of the factors that affect sea level. It will be welcomed by scientists, engineers, and policymakers concerned about "greenhouse" issues and sea-level change, the environmental community, researchers, and students.

Author : Frances Harris
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470684696

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Global Environmental Issues by Frances Harris Pdf

Global Environmental Issues, second edition builds on the popularity of the first edition, viewing global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of causes, influenced by a range of actors with differing priorities. The book recognises that science underpins much of what happens in society and therefore it is important to be able to interpret the environmental and social consequences of scientific developments. In addition to discussing the main biophysical causes, the book illustrates how socio-economic and political factors determine why and how people use land, resources and technology, and how this in turn affects natural resource management. This edition includes new chapters on the politics of science, International environmental regulation and treaties, environmental issues in a globalised world and natural resource management. Global Environmental Issues, second edition is essential reading for upper level undergraduates and Masters students within departments of Environmental Science and Geography. Includes case studies from around the world to provide a real life context for the issues tackled in each chapter Considers both the results of human actions and natural environmental change in order to provide balanced, in-depth debate Includes coverage of contemporary 'hot topics' such as biodiversity, globalization and sustainable development Chapters authored by experts in the field Includes new chapters on The politics of science, International environmental regulation and treaties , Environmental issues in a globalised world and Natural Resource Management Expanded sections include negotiating multilateral environmental agreements, GM crops, biofuels and marine and freshwater resources

Author : Geoff Brown,Chris Hawkesworth,R. C. L. Wilson
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1992-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521427401

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Understanding the Earth by Geoff Brown,Chris Hawkesworth,R. C. L. Wilson Pdf

This 1992 book contains well-illustrated and readable accounts covering many aspects of the earth sciences.