Multiple sulfur isotope evidence for massive oceanic sulfate depletion in the aftermath of Snowball Earth

oleh: Pierre Sansjofre, Pierre Cartigny, Ricardo I. F. Trindade, Afonso C. R. Nogueira, Pierre Agrinier, Magali Ader

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2016-07-01

Deskripsi

Large positive sulphur isotope excursions, recorded in the wake of the Marinoan glaciation have previously been interpreted assuming stable ocean sulphate concentrations. Here, using multiple sulphur isotopes, the authors instead suggest significant ocean sulphate drawdown, driven by increased pyrite burial.