Abstract
An increase in CO2 content of the atmosphere during deglaciation is explained by buildup of shelf carbonate with concomitant release of "excess CO2" to the surrounding upper ocean, from whence some of it enters the atmosphere. Mixing with deep water removes excess CO2 to the abyss where it is used up in dissolving foraminifera and coccoliths....
Recommended Citation
Berger, W. H., and J. S. Killingley. 1982. "The Worthington Effect and the origin of the Younger Dryas." Journal of Marine Research 40, (S). https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/journal_of_marine_research/1631
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