{"product_id":"isotopic-constraints-on-earth-system-processes-isbn-9781119594970","title":"Isotopic Constraints on Earth System Processes","description":"\u003cb\u003eUsing isotopes as a tool for understanding Earth processes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom establishing the absolute age of the Earth to providing a stronger understanding of the nexus between geology and life, the careful measurement and quantitative interpretation of minor variations in the isotopic composition of Earth’s materials has provided profound insight into the origins and workings of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsotopic Constraints on Earth System Processes\u003c\/i\u003e presents examples of the application of numerous different isotope systems to address a wide range of topical problems in Earth system science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eexamination of the natural fractionation of non-traditional stable isotopes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eutilizing isotopes to understand the origin of magmas and evolution of volcanic systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eapplication of isotopes to interrogate and understand Earth’s Carbon and Oxygen cycles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexamination of the geochemical and hydrologic processes that lead to isotopic fractionation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eapplication of isotopic reactive transport models to decipher hydrologic and biogeochemical processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I High-Temperature\/Deep Earth Processes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 High-Temperature Kinetic Isotope Fractionation of Silicate Materials 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFrank M. Richter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Ca and K Isotope Fractionation by Diffusion in Molten Silicates: Large Concentration Gradients Are Not Required to Induce Large Diffusive Isotope Effects 27\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames M. Watkins, John N. Christensen, Donald J. DePaolo, and Frederick J. Ryerson \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Calcium Isotope Constraints on Recycled Carbonates in Subduction- Related Magmas 43\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJustin I. Simon \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Reassessing the Role of Continental Lithospheric Mantle in Cenozoic Magmatism, Southwestern North America 57\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eG. Lang Farmer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Rhyolite Ignimbrite Generation in the Northern Andes: The Chalupas Caldera, Ecuador 87\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLisa Hammersley, Donald J. DePaolo, Bernardo Beate, and Alan L. Deino \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Xenolith Constraints on “Self-Assimilation” and the Origin of Low δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO Values in Mauna Kea Basalts 133\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn C. Lassiter, Danny W. Anderson, Daniel Villanueva-Lascurain, Edward W. Marshall, and Jaime D. Barnes \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Monitoring Volcanic Activity Through Combined Measurements of CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Efflux and (\u003csup\u003e222\u003c\/sup\u003eRn) and (\u003csup\u003e220\u003c\/sup\u003eRn) in Soil Gas: An Application to Mount Etna, Italy 167\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSalvatore Giammanco and Kenneth W. W. Sims \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Low-Temperature\/Shallow Earth Processes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Carbon Isotope Record and Earth Surface Oxygenation 205\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThomas A. Laakso and Daniel P. Schrag\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Detrital Garnet Geochronology: A New Window into Ancient Tectonics and Sedimentary Provenance 217\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKathryn A. Maneiro, Michelle K. Jordan, and Ethan F. Baxter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 A Review of the Development of Cr, Se, U, Sb, and Te Isotopes as Indicators of Redox Reactions, Contaminant Fate, and Contaminant Transport in Aqueous Systems 237\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThomas M. Johnson, Jennifer L. Druhan, Anirban Basu, Noah E. Jemison, Xiangli Wang, Kathrin Schilling, and Naomi L. Wasserman \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Effects of Reactive Transport on Sulfur Isotopic Compositions in Natural Environments 271\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlexandra V. Turchyn and Jennifer L. Druhan \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 A Reactive Transport Framework Describing Covariation in the Isotopic Ratios of Multiple Elements in Natural Systems 285\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer L. Druhan and Alexandra V. Turchyn \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Stable Ca Isotope Fractionation in Cenozoic Marine Mammals: Beyond Biomineralization and Trophic Positioning 301\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCole M. Messa, Kenneth W.W. Sims, Sean R. Scott, and Mark T. Clementz \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenneth W. W. Sims\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Wyoming, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Maher\u003c\/b\u003e, Stanford University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel P. 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