Reconstructing Continental Paleoclimate - Making Sense of Messy Records

Explore the complexities of reconstructing continental paleoclimate through lake sediment records in this plenary talk from the JpGU-AGU 2020 conference. Delve into the importance of studying small lakes, examine the various factors influencing lake sediment records, and understand the relationship between climate and sediment formation. Investigate proxy records and their wrappers, learn about modern nano techniques used in paleoclimate research, and grapple with the equifinality problem. Gain insights from real-world examples and discover the significance of clear water in paleoclimate studies. Presented by Emi Ito from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, this 35-minute talk offers a comprehensive look at making sense of messy records in continental paleoclimate reconstruction.

Intro
Why study small lakes
Factors affecting lake sediment records
Climate and sediment records
Proxy records
Proxy wrappers
Modern nano technique
Equifinality problem
Examples
Clear water