Original PDF Ebook – Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Climates of the Quaternary3rd Edition -9780123869135
Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Climates of the Quaternary, Third Edition, provides a thorough overview of the methods of paleoclimatic reconstruction and of the historical changes in climate during the past three million years._x000D_This thoroughly updated and revised edition systematically examines each type of proxy and elucidates the major attributes and the limitations of each. Paleoclimatology, Third Edition provides necessary context for those interested in understanding climate changes at present and how current trends in climate compare with changes that have occurred in the past. The text is richly illustrated and includes an extensive bibliography for further research._x000D_
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A comprehensive overview of the methods of paleoclimate reconstruction, and the record of past changes in climate during the last ~3 million years_x000D_
Addresses all the techniques used in paleoclimatic reconstruction from climate proxies_x000D_
With full-color throughout, and thoroughly revised chapters on dating methods, climate forcing, ice cores, marine sediments, pollen analysis, dendroclimatology, and historical records_x000D_
Includes new chapters on speleothems, loess, and lake sediments_x000D_
More than 1,000 new references and 190 new figures_x000D_
Essential reading for those interested in how present trends in climate compare with changes that have occurred in the past
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