Volcanic ash as fertiliser for the surface ocean
Iron is a key limiting micro-nutrient for marine primary productivity. It can be supplied to the ocean by atmospheric dust deposition. Volcanic ash deposition into the ocean represents another external and so far largely neglected source of iron. This study demonstrates strong evidence for natural f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Langue: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2010-04-01
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| Collection: | Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics |
| Accès en ligne: | http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/3891/2010/acp-10-3891-2010.pdf |