A first evaluation of the spatial gradients in δ18O recorded by European Holocene speleothems

F. McDermott; T.C. Atkinson; I.J. Fairchild; L.M. Baldini; D.P. Mattey

doi:10.1016/j.gloplacha.2011.01.005

A first evaluation of the spatial gradients in δ¹⁸O recorded by European Holocene speleothems

F. McDermott, T.C. Atkinson, I.J. Fairchild, L.M. Baldini, D.P. Mattey

Department of Earth Sciences

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Abstract

Oxygen isotope ratios in Holocene stalagmites decrease systematically in an easterly direction across Europe, reflecting zonal flow and progressive rainout. ► Speleothem δ¹⁸O longitudinal gradients decrease gradually during the course of the Holocene. ► Speleothems from Mediterranean-influenced cave sites exhibit higher δ¹⁸O values than those predicted by the regional longitudinal trends. ► δ¹⁸O in speleothems deposited in high elevation sites are lower than those predicted by the regional longitudinal trends. ► The first-order δ¹⁸O variability in European Holocene speleothems can be predicted from time-dependent linear regression models.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	275–287
Journal	Global and Planetary Change
Volume	79
Issue number	3-4
Early online date	5 Feb 2011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2011.01.005
Publication status	Published - Dec 2011

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