**Using isotopes as a tool for understanding Earth processes
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From 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.
Isotopic Constraints on Earth System Processes presents examples of
the application of numerous different isotope systems to address a wide
range of topical problems in Earth system science.
Volume highlights include:
- examination of the natural fractionation of non-traditional stable
isotopes
- utilizing isotopes to understand the origin of magmas and evolution of
volcanic systems
- application of isotopes to interrogate and understand Earth's Carbon
and Oxygen cycles
- examination of the geochemical and hydrologic processes that lead to
isotopic fractionation
- application of isotopic reactive transport models to decipher
hydrologic and biogeochemical processes
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