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Analysis and interpretation of Holocene sedimentary sequences in the Humber Estuary

J. Ridgway, J. E. Andrews, S. Ellis, B. P. Horton, J. B. Innes, R. W. O’B. Knox, J. J. McArthur, B. A. Maher, S. E. Metcalfe, A. Mitlehner, A. Parkes, J. G. Rees, G. M. Samways and I. Shennan
Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 166, 9-39, 1 January 2000, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.SP.2000.166.01.02
J. Ridgway
1British Geological Survey Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UK
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2University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK
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3University of Hull, School of Geography and Earth Resources Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK
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4University of Durham, Department of Geography South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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J. B. Innes
4University of Durham, Department of Geography South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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5Meteorological Office Beaufort Park, East Hampstead, Wokingham RG40 3DN, UK
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2University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK
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6University of Edinburgh, Department of Geography Drummond Street, Edinburgh EH8 9XP, UK
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6University of Edinburgh, Department of Geography Drummond Street, Edinburgh EH8 9XP, UK
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3University of Hull, School of Geography and Earth Resources Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK
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8Badley Ashton and Associates Winceby House, Winceby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 6PB, UK
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4University of Durham, Department of Geography South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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The interpretation of the Holocene evolution of the Humber Estuary has been made possible only through integrated multidisciplinary studies involving inter alia: drilling, to obtain sedimentary records of the Holocene Estuary fill; multi-element, carbon-nitrogen-sulphur and stable carbon isotope geochemistry; heavy and clay mineralogy; palaeomagnetism; radio-carbon dating; and pollen, diatom and foraminiferal studies. Eight chemostratigraphic suites and 14 palaeo-environments have been recognized. Sediment types, environments of deposition and provenance change in response to rising sea-level, showing a range from freshwater fluvial deposition of locally derived terrestrial sediment to intertidal and subtidal deposition of sediments from marine sources. The methods used are illustrated with reference to sediment cores from inner and outer estuary locations. The results show that Holocene environmental characterization is most secure when a number of different, but complementary, techniques are used. The integration of radiocarbon dates with palaeomagnetic and geochemical data improves the understanding of the presence and significance of time breaks, which is crucial to constraining sedimentation rates and material budgets.

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Analysis and interpretation of Holocene sedimentary sequences in the Humber Estuary

J. Ridgway, J. E. Andrews, S. Ellis, B. P. Horton, J. B. Innes, R. W. O’B. Knox, J. J. McArthur, B. A. Maher, S. E. Metcalfe, A. Mitlehner, A. Parkes, J. G. Rees, G. M. Samways and I. Shennan
Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 166, 9-39, 1 January 2000, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.SP.2000.166.01.02
J. Ridgway
1British Geological Survey Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UK
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2University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK
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3University of Hull, School of Geography and Earth Resources Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK
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4University of Durham, Department of Geography South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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4University of Durham, Department of Geography South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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5Meteorological Office Beaufort Park, East Hampstead, Wokingham RG40 3DN, UK
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2University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK
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3University of Hull, School of Geography and Earth Resources Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK
7Northsea Software Systems 18 Newlands House, Newlands Science Park, Inglemire Lane, Hull HU6 7TQ, UK
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2University of East Anglia, School of Environmental Sciences Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK
8Badley Ashton and Associates Winceby House, Winceby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 6PB, UK
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4University of Durham, Department of Geography South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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J. Ridgway, J. E. Andrews, S. Ellis, B. P. Horton, J. B. Innes, R. W. O’B. Knox, J. J. McArthur, B. A. Maher, S. E. Metcalfe, A. Mitlehner, A. Parkes, J. G. Rees, G. M. Samways and I. Shennan
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