Sedimentary response to Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum carbon release: A model-data comparison

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Research Article| April 01, 2008 Sedimentary response to Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum carbon release: A model-data comparison K. Panchuk; K. Panchuk 1Department of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar A. Ridgwell; A. Ridgwell 2School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol, University Road, Bristol BS8 1SS, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar L.R. Kump L.R. Kump 3Department of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (2008) 36 (4): 315–318. https://doi.org/10.1130/G24474A.1 Article history received: 01 Oct 2007 rev-recd: 17 Dec 2007 accepted: 19 Dec 2007 first online: 03 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation K. Panchuk, A. Ridgwell, L.R. Kump; Sedimentary response to Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum carbon release: A model-data comparison. Geology 2008;; 36 (4): 315–318. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/G24474A.1 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Possible sources of carbon that may have caused global warming at the Paleocene-Eocene boundary are constrained using an intermediate complexity Earth-system model configured with early Eocene paleogeography. We find that 6800 Pg C (δ13C of –22‰) is the smallest pulse modeled here to reasonably reproduce observations of the extent of seafloor CaCO3 dissolution. This pulse could not have been solely the result of methane hydrate destabilization, suggesting that additional sources of CO2 such as volcanic CO2, the oxidation of sedimentary organic carbon, or thermogenic methane must also have contributed. Observed contrasts in dissolution intensity between Atlantic and Pacific sites are reproduced in the model by reducing bioturbation in the Atlantic during the event, simulating a potential consequence of the spread of low-oxygen bottom waters. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.