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dc.contributor.authorForbes, M
dc.contributor.authorCohen, T
dc.contributor.authorJacobs, Z
dc.contributor.authorMarx, S
dc.contributor.authorBarber, E
dc.contributor.authorDodson, J
dc.contributor.authorZamora, A
dc.contributor.authorCadd, H
dc.contributor.authorFrancke, A
dc.contributor.authorConstantine, M
dc.contributor.authorMooney, S
dc.contributor.authorShort, J
dc.contributor.authorTibby, J
dc.contributor.authorHaines, H
dc.contributor.authoret al.
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-14T03:54:21Z
dc.date.available2021-01-14T03:54:21Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.identifier.issn0277-3791
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.quascirev.2020.106750
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/401062
dc.description.abstractThe widespread formation of organic rich sediments in south-east Australia during the Holocene (Marine Isotope Stage [MIS] 1) reflects the return of wetter and warmer climates following the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). Yet, little is known about whether a similar event occurred in the region during the previous interglacial (MIS 5e). A 6.8 m sediment core (#LC2) from the now ephemeral Lake Couridjah, Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Australia, provides insight into this question. Organic rich sediments associated with both MIS 1 and 5e are identified using 14C and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating techniques. Also apparent are less organic sedimentary units representing MIS 6, 5d and 2 and a large depositional hiatus. Sediment δ13C values (−34 to −26‰) suggests that C3 vegetation dominates the organic matter source through the entire sequence. The pollen record highlights the prevalence of sclerophyll trees and shrubs, with local hydrological changes driving variations in the abundance of aquatic and lake-margin species. The upper Holocene sediment (0–1.7 m) is rich in organic matter, including high concentrations of total organic carbon (TOC; 20–40%), fine charcoal and macrophyte remains. These sediments are also characterised by a large proportion of epiphytic diatoms and a substantial biogenic component (chironomids and midges). These attributes, combined with low δ13C and δ15N values, and C:N ratios of approximately 20, indicate a stable peat system in a swamp like setting, under the modern/Holocene climate. In comparison, the lower organic rich unit (MIS 5e-d) has less TOC (5–10%), is relatively higher in δ13C and δ15N, and is devoid of macrophyte remains and biogenic material. Characterisation of the organic matter pool using 13C-NMR spectroscopy identified a strong decomposition signal in the MIS 5e organic sediments relative to MIS 1. Thus the observed shifts in δ13C, δ15N and C:N data between the two periods reflects changes in the organic matter pool, driven by decompositional processes, rather than environmental conditions. Despite this, high proportions of aquatic pollen taxa and planktonic diatoms in the MIS 5e–d deposits, and their absence in the Holocene indicates that last interglacial Lake Couridjah was deeper and, or, had more permanent water, than the current one.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom106750
dc.relation.ispartofjournalQuaternary Science Reviews
dc.relation.ispartofvolume252
dc.subject.fieldofresearchEarth sciences
dc.subject.fieldofresearchHistory, heritage and archaeology
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode37
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode43
dc.titleComparing interglacials in eastern Australia: A multi-proxy investigation of a new sedimentary record
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dcterms.bibliographicCitationForbes, M; Cohen, T; Jacobs, Z; Marx, S; Barber, E; Dodson, J; Zamora, A; Cadd, H; Francke, A; Constantine, M; Mooney, S; Short, J; Tibby, J; Haines, H; et al., Comparing interglacials in eastern Australia: A multi-proxy investigation of a new sedimentary record, Quaternary Science Reviews, 2021, 252, pp. 106750
dc.date.updated2021-01-14T03:01:27Z
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorHaines, Heather


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