Strength and variability of the Oligocene Southern Ocean surface temperature gradient
The deepening of the Drake Passage cooled Antarctic coasts and increased the temperature gradient between Australia and Antarctica which ultimately enhanced thermal isolation of the Antarctic Ice sheet, according to biomarker derived temperature records and simulation output.
Published in: | Communications Earth & Environment |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-022-00666-5 https://doaj.org/article/7f7b3caab22243d38a1bccf008cdb3e2 |
Summary: | The deepening of the Drake Passage cooled Antarctic coasts and increased the temperature gradient between Australia and Antarctica which ultimately enhanced thermal isolation of the Antarctic Ice sheet, according to biomarker derived temperature records and simulation output. |
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