Preservation of organic biomarkers in uplifted marine strata?

Extract biomarkers to make regional climate record Test significance of results: Go to other sections of similar age in N. Hemisphere ...
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Preservation of organic biomarkers in uplifted marine strata? T.D. Herbert, Geological Science, Brown University

Sample exposed marine sediments Extract biomarkers to make regional climate record

Test significance of results: Go to other sections of similar age in N. Hemisphere

Temperature reconstruction from Mediterranean shows major steps Connected with N. Hemisphere glaciation

Warm middle Miocene climate Followed by significant cooling