Paleofire records

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Definition

Historical records of fire activity preserved in sediment layers, which can reveal information about past ecosystems and climatic conditions.

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Episode #294: Drilling for Ashes - with Dr. Joanne Ballard

Brothers of the SerpentJul 28, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Joanne Ballard, a Geologist and Biogeographist, discusses her research on the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis (YDIH) and the implications of her findings. She shares insights from her lake core drilling to investigate evidence of biomass burning and paleofire records. The conversation also delves into her academic journey and ongoing explorations in the field of Quaternary studies.

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