Faculty
Science
Supervisor Name
Dr. Nigel Blamey
Keywords
Halite, Fluid Inclusion, Cambrian, Gas Analysis, Microthermometry, Mass Spectrometry, Trace Element
Description
This research focused on obtaining a brief overview of information preserved within evaporite samples formed during the Early Cambrian. With the help of halite screening methods, fluid and gas analysis, through a micro thermometer and mass spectrometer, respectively, as well as trace element analysis conducted by Act Labs, results reflecting Earth's climate over 500 million years ago were obtained. These indicated the approximate weather conditions, and atmospheric composition, during this time period, within an intracontinental dessert location. Specifically, these results reflects a global warming period, with daily variations. Although much more research is needed in order to validate this summer's findings, it is exciting to share these results, as it reinforces the various hypotheses of a global warming during this first period of life on Earth.
Acknowledgements
Undergraduate Summer Research Internship & Dr. Nigel Blamey
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Document Type
Poster
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Fluid Inclusion Analysis of Halite: A Snapshot of the Cambrian Explosion
This research focused on obtaining a brief overview of information preserved within evaporite samples formed during the Early Cambrian. With the help of halite screening methods, fluid and gas analysis, through a micro thermometer and mass spectrometer, respectively, as well as trace element analysis conducted by Act Labs, results reflecting Earth's climate over 500 million years ago were obtained. These indicated the approximate weather conditions, and atmospheric composition, during this time period, within an intracontinental dessert location. Specifically, these results reflects a global warming period, with daily variations. Although much more research is needed in order to validate this summer's findings, it is exciting to share these results, as it reinforces the various hypotheses of a global warming during this first period of life on Earth.