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  • Paleoceanography
  • Neoproterozoic Earth History

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  • Neoproterozoic oxygenation coincided with animal diversification.
  • Cryogenian glaciations (720-635 Ma) caused severe environmental stress.
  • Interglacial periods showed large anoxic marine metal reservoirs (Mn, Fe).

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  • Investigate ocean and atmosphere oxidation states during a Cryogenian interglacial period.
  • Analyze sedimentary rocks from South China's Datangpo Formation.
  • Determine conditions between the Sturtian and Marinoan glaciations.

Main Methods:

  • Chromium (Cr) isotope analysis.
  • Rare earth element (REE) analysis.
  • Redox-sensitive trace element analysis.

Main Results:

  • Cr isotopes and trace elements indicate anoxic waters with minor oxic surface incursions.
  • Manganese (Mn) precipitated as carbonate in anoxic basins.
  • Low concentrations of redox-sensitive elements suggest subdued oxygenation.

Conclusions:

  • Oceanic oxygenation was limited at the start of the Cryogenian interglacial.
  • Subdued oxygenation likely influenced early marine ecosystems.
  • Post-glacial rebound may have facilitated Ediacaran biological diversity.