EES Departmental Seminar: Making Waves: Using the Sedimentary Record to Unravel Mysteries of the Deep Ocean
Dr. Celeste Cunningham
Earth Sciences, St. Francis Xavier University
Title: Making Waves: Using the Sedimentary Record to Unravel Mysteries of the Deep Ocean
Abstract: Deep-marine fan systems are extensive features that host some of the most significant accumulations of sediment worldwide. They also preserve a near-continuous record of paleoenvironmental conditions, including ocean chemistry, biological activity, climate, and sea level, and can host valuable geologic resources. Due to their large scale, the destructive nature of deep-marine processes, and the general inaccessibility of the deep ocean, the study of modern deep-marine fans poses significant challenges. It is therefore necessary to use the ancient sedimentary record to study these systems and reconstruct past oceans and environmental trends. In this talk, I’ll go coast-to-coast exploring two ancient deep-marine systems and what they can tell us about the physical processes operating in the depths of the oceans, the evolution of earth and how the global carbon cycle is influenced by marine processes, and the role these systems can play in the future of green energy.
Time
Location
Milligan Room – 8007 LSC
Additional Information
Meet the lecturer: COFFEE and COOKIES in B-3078 at 10:45 am