Evolution of a Holsteinian (MIS 11c) palaeolake based on a 12‐ka‐long diatom record from Dethlingen (northern Germany)
Evolution of a Holsteinian (MIS 11c) palaeolake based on a 12‐ka‐long diatom record from Dethlingen (northern Germany)
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基于德特林根(德国北部)12 卡长硅藻记录的荷斯坦阶 (MIS 11c) 古湖泊的演化
作者:
Koutsodendris;Lotter;Kirilova;Verhagen;Brauer
To provide insights into the long‐term evolution of aquatic ecosystems without human interference, we here evaluate a decadal‐ to centennial‐scale‐resolution diatom record spanning about 12 ka of the Holsteinian interglacial (Marine Isotope Stage 11c). Using a partially varved sediment core from the Dethlingen palaeolake (northern Germany), which has previously been studied for palynological and microfacies signals, we document the co‐evolution of the aquatic and surrounding terrestrial environment. The diatom record is dominated by the generaStephanodiscus,Aulacoseira,UlnariaandFragilaria. Based on the diatom assemblages and physical sediment properties, the evolution of the Dethlingen palaeolake can be subdivided into three major phases. During the oldest phase (lasting ∼1900 varve years), the lake was ∼10–15 m deep and characterized by anoxic bottom‐water conditions and a high nutrient content. The following ∼5600 years exhibited water depths >20 m, maximum diatom andPediastrumproductivity, and a peak in allochtonous nutrient input. During this phase, water‐column mixing became more vigorous, resulting in a breakdown of anoxia. The youngest lake phase (∼4000–5000 years) was characterized by decreasing water depth, turbulent water conditions and decreased nutrient loading. Based on our palaeolimnological data, we conclude that the evolution of the Dethlingen palaeolake during the Holsteinian interglacial responded closely to (i) changes within the catchment area (as documented by vegetation and sedimentation) related to the transition from closed forests growing on nutrient‐rich soils (mesocratic forest phase) to open forests developing on poor soils (oligocratic forest phase), and (ii) short‐term climate variability as reflected in centennial‐scale climate perturbations.
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DOI:
10.1016/s1571-0866(07)80041-8
发表时间:
2007
期刊:
Developments in Quaternary Science
影响因子:
--
作者:
N. Kühl;T. Litt
通讯作者:
T. Litt
DOI:
--
发表时间:
2007
期刊:
影响因子:
--
作者:
M. Diehl;F. Sirocko
通讯作者:
F. Sirocko
DOI:
10.1177/0959683608089217
发表时间:
2008
期刊:
The Holocene
影响因子:
--
作者:
V. Panizzo;Vivienne J. Jones;H. J. B. Birks;John Boyle;Stephen J. Brooks;Melanie J. Leng
通讯作者:
Melanie J. Leng
影响因子:
1.4
作者:
S. S. Kilham
通讯作者:
S. S. Kilham
影响因子:
3.9
作者:
Koutsodendris;Müller;Brauer;Fletcher;Kirilova;Verhagen;Lücke;Lotter
通讯作者:
Lotter