Cosmogenic surface exposure (10Be) dating of raised beaches in Marguerite bay, Antarctic Peninsula: Implications for relative sea-level history

Yıldırım, Cengiz; Çiner, Attila; Sarıkaya, Mehmet Akif; Hidy, Alan

doi:10.1016/j.quascirev.2024.108995

Title: Cosmogenic surface exposure (¹⁰Be) dating of raised beaches in Marguerite bay, Antarctic Peninsula: Implications for relative sea-level history

Journal Article · 08 October 2024 · Quaternary Science Reviews

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2024.108995 · OSTI ID:2467617

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Istanbul Technical University (Türkiye)
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Understanding the dynamics of ice mass loss in polar regions is crucial for deciphering climate change and Glacio Isostatic Adjustment patterns. This study focuses on Marguerite Bay, located in the south-central Antarctic Peninsula. We dated raised beaches to investigate relative sea-level changes using the cosmogenic surface exposure (¹⁰Be) method. Previous studies have provided valuable insights into the region's glacial history, but limitations in dating techniques and age estimates necessitate further investigation. By analysing raised shingle beaches in Gaul Cove of Horseshoe Island and the southern coast of Calmette Bay, this research aims to contribute relative sea-level change history for these areas. In Horseshoe Island's Gaul Cove, raised beaches clustered on prominent steps reveal a 15 m relative sea-level change over the last 3.31 ka. Differently, Calmette Bay exhibits a 36 m relative sea-level fall over the last 7.29 ka. Finally, these findings indicate significant and differential glacial-isostatic adjustments in both regions during the middle and late Holocene. Additionally, our data reveal accelerated sea-level fall periods corresponding to Holocene deglaciation and glacial advance events, indicating the shorelines' relative sea-level change sensitivity to climate change.

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

OSTI ID:: 2467617

Report Number(s):: LLNL-JRNL-865154; 1099235

Journal Information:: Quaternary Science Reviews, Journal Name: Quaternary Science Reviews Vol. 344; ISSN 0277-3791

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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