ERC Starting Grant · 2024
Chemical weathering of rocks is central to Earth’s biogeochemical cycles. It exchanges CO2 with the atmosphere, balances CO2 emission from the mantle, and stabilizes Earth’s climate. Years of research have established data and models of weathering in eroding landscapes, because erosion supplies unweathered rocks to the surface of the Earth. However, the sediment eroded from mountains can continue to weather during temporary storage in wide floodplains. Recent estimates indicate that floodplain sediments may contribute over 50% of the global weathering flux; yet, we do not have a framework to quantify floodplain weathering or predict its sensitivity to climate and tectonics. A quantitative…
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