Atmospheric significance of aeolian salts in the sandy deserts of northwestern China

Large sandy deserts in the middle latitudes of northwestern China were investigated for soluble salt variations in modern and ancient aeolian sediments, aiming to explore the environmental significance of “aeolian salts”. Results revealed that aeolian salt variations have a clear relationship with t...

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Main Author: B.-Q. Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Solid Earth
Online Access:http://www.solid-earth.net/7/191/2016/se-7-191-2016.pdf