Nitrogen Isotopes in Deep Time (Paperback)

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for life, and its sources and cycling have varied over earth history. Stable isotope ratios of nitrogen compounds (expressed as 15N, in 0/00) are preserved in the sedimentary record and track these changes, providing important insights into associated biogeochemical feedbacks. Here we review the use of nitrogen stable isotope geochemistry in unravelling the evolution of the global N cycle in deep time. We highlight difficulties with preservation, unambiguous interpretations, and local versus global effects. We end with several case studies illustrating how depositional and stratigraphic context is crucial in reliably interpreting 15N records in ancient marine sediments, both in ancient anoxic (Archean) and more recent well oxygenated (Phanerozoic) environments.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Elements in Geochemical Tracers in Earth System Science
Release date:	February 2021
Authors:	Colin Mettam • Aubrey L. Zerkle
Dimensions:	150 x 230 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	75
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-81070-8
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Promotions
LSN:	1-108-81070-5
Barcode:	9781108810708

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!