Fingerprinting historical fluvial sediment fluxes

K D'Haen, G Verstraeten… - Progress in Physical …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
In order to better understand the human impact on fluvial sediment dynamics at various
timescales, information on the changing connectivity between the various geomorphic units …

Causes of dust size variability in central East Antarctica (Dome B): Atmospheric transport from expanded South American sources during Marine Isotope Stage 2

B Delmonte, CI Paleari, S Andò, E Garzanti… - Quaternary Science …, 2017 - Elsevier
We here investigate the spatial and temporal variability of eolian dust particle sorting
recorded in the Dome B (77° 05′ S, 94° 55'E) ice core, central East Antarctica, during …

Distribution of major elements in Atlantic surface sediments (36 N–49 S): Imprint of terrigenous input and continental weathering

A Govin, U Holzwarth, D Heslop… - Geochemistry …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Numerous studies use major element concentrations measured on continental margin
sediments to reconstruct terrestrial climate variations. The choice and interpretation of …

Mid-to late-Holocene paleoceanographic changes on the southeastern Brazilian shelf based on grain size records

R Gyllencreutz, MM Mahiques, DVP Alves… - The …, 2010 - journals.sagepub.com
High-resolution grain size analyses of three AMS 14C-dated cores from the Southeastern
Brazilian shelf provide a detailed record of mid-to late-Holocene environmental changes in …

Multidisciplinary scientific cruises for environmental characterization in the Santos Basin–methods and sampling design

DL Moreira, AG Dalto, AG Figueiredo Jr… - Ocean and Coastal …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Abstract The Santos Basin (SB) is the main petroliferous basin in the Brazilian continental
margin and one of the most studied marine areas in Brazil. However, historical data suggest …

Depositional provinces, dispersal, and origin of terrigenous sediments along the SE South American continental margin

S Razik, A Govin, CM Chiessi, T Von Dobeneck - Marine Geology, 2015 - Elsevier
Continental margin sediments of SE South America originate from various terrestrial
sources, each conveying specific magnetic and element signatures. Here, we aim to identify …

Hydrodynamic controls on the distribution of surface sediments from the southeast South American continental shelf between 23 S and 38 S

RH Nagai, PAL Ferreira, S Mulkherjee… - Continental shelf …, 2014 - Elsevier
This study aims to explore the hydrodynamic factors that influence the depositional
processes on the upper continental margin of southeastern South America. Mineralogy and …

Interaction of the South American monsoon system and the southern westerly wind belt during the last 14 kyr

S Razik, CM Chiessi, OE Romero… - Palaeogeography …, 2013 - Elsevier
Surface currents and sediment distribution of the SE South American upper continental
margin are under the influence of the South American Monsoon System (SAMS) and the …

The high-supply, current-dominated continental margin of southeastern South America during the late Quaternary

H Lantzsch, TJJ Hanebuth, CM Chiessi… - Quaternary …, 2014 - cambridge.org
The continental margin off the La Plata Estuary (SE South America) is characterized by high
fluvial sediment supply and strong ocean currents. High-resolution sediment-acoustic data …

Sedimentation on the southern Brazilian shelf mud depocenters: Insights on potential source areas

MM de Mahiques, RCL Figueira… - Journal of South …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this paper, we investigate the characteristics of the shelf mud depocenters off South Brazil,
between latitudes 27° 30′ S and 24° 30′ S. A combination of geochronological, textural …