The formation of Eastern Mediterranean sapropels

A. Mangini; P. Schlosser

doi:10.1016/0025-3227(86)90102-7

The formation of Eastern Mediterranean sapropels

A. Mangini, P. Schlosser

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Abstract

Sapropel formation in the Eastern Mediterranean is explained by an oceanographic approach. It is suggested that sapropels are not only a consequence of eustatic sea-level changes as earlier proposed by Olausson, a model which is widely accepted, but rather a result of a very sensitive reaction of the Eastern Mediterranean to any small climatic amelioration. Present-day aeration of the deep Eastern Mediterranean basin results from circulation of oxygen-rich deep water originating mainly in the Adriatic. Assuming present-day conditions, a climatic amelioration towards more humid and warmer conditions leading to an increase of the water temperature in the Adriatic Basin by 0.7°C or to a decrease of its salinity by only 0.2‰ will cause stratification of water masses and enhance sapropel formation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	115-124
Number of pages	10
Journal	Marine Geology
Volume	72
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0025-3227(86)90102-7
State	Published - Jun 1986
Externally published	Yes

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Geology
Geochemistry and Petrology

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Mangini, A., & Schlosser, P. (1986). The formation of Eastern Mediterranean sapropels. Marine Geology, 72(1-2), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/0025-3227(86)90102-7

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