Sedimentology of surface samples from the Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Mineralogical and granulometric properties of glacial-marine surface sediments of the Weddell Sea and adjoining areas were studied in order to decipher spatial variations of provenance and transport paths of terrigenous detritus from Antarctic sources. The silt fraction shows marked spatial differences in quartz contents. In the sand fractions heavy-mineral assemblages display low mineralogical maturity and are dominated by garnet, green hornblende, and various types of clinopyroxene. Cluster analysis yields distinct heavy-mineral assemblages, which can be attributed to specific source rocks of the Antarctic hinterland. The configuration of modern mineralogical provinces in the near-shore regions reflects the geological variety of the adjacent hinterland. In the distal parts of the study area, sand-sized heavy minerals are good tracers of ice-rafting. Granulometric characteristics and the distribution of heavy-mineral provinces reflect maxima of relative and absolute accumulation of ice-rafted detritus in accordance with major iceberg drift tracks in the course of the Weddell Gyre. Fine-grained and coarse-grained sediment fractions may have different origins. In the central Weddell Sea, coarse ice-rafted detritus basically derives from East Antarctic sources, while the fine-fraction is discharged from weak permanent bottom currents and/or episodic turbidity currents and shows affinities to southern Weddell Sea sources. Winnowing of quartz-rich sediments through intense bottom water formation in the southern Weddell Sea provides muddy suspensions enriched in quartz. The influence of quartz-rich suspensions moving within the Weddell Gyre contour current can be traced as far as the continental slope in the northwestern Weddell Sea. In general, the focusing of mud by currents significantly exceeds the relative and absolute contribution of ice-rafted detritus beyond the shelves of the study area.

Age determination and stable isotope composition of sediment cores from the Arctic Ocean

On the basis of 52 sediment cores, analyzed and dated at high resolution, the paleoceanography and climate of the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) were reconstructed in detail for the Fram Strait and the eastern and central Arctic Ocean. Sediment composition and stable isotope data suggest three distinct paleoenvironments: (1) a productive region in the eastern to central Fram Strait and along the northern Barents Sea continental margin characterized by Atlantic Water advection, frequent open water conditions, and occasional local meltwater supply and iceberg calving from the Barents Sea Ice Sheet; (2) an intermediate region in the southwestern Eurasian Basin (up to 84-85°N) and the western Fram Strait characterized by subsurface Atlantic Water advection and recirculation, a moderately high planktic productivity, and a perennial ice cover that breaks up only occasionally; and (3) a central Arctic region (north of 85°N in the Eurasian Basin) characterized by a low-salinity surface water layer and a thick ice cover that strongly reduces bioproduction and bulk sedimentation rates. Although the total inflow of Atlantic Water into the Arctic Ocean may have been reduced during the LGM, its impact on ice coverage and halocline structure in the Fram Strait and southwestern Eurasian Basin was strong.

(Table 1) Organic carbon and radiogenic isotopes analysis of DSDP Hole 22-218 sediments

Modern erosion of the Himalaya, the world's largest mountain range, transfers huge dissolved and particulate loads to the ocean. It plays an important role in the long-term global carbon cycle, mostly through enhanced organic carbon burial in the Bengal Fan. To understand the role of past Himalayan erosion, the influence of changing climate and tectonic on erosion must be determined. Here we use a 12 Myr sedimentary record from the distal Bengal Fan (Deep Sea Drilling Project Site 218) to reconstruct the Mio-Pliocene history of Himalayan erosion. We use carbon stable isotopes (d13C) of bulk organic matter as paleo-environmental proxy and stratigraphic tool. Multi-isotopic - Sr, Nd and Os - data are used as proxies for the source of the sediments deposited in the Bengal Fan over time. d13C values of bulk organic matter shift dramatically towards less depleted values, revealing the widespread Late Miocene (ca. 7.4 Ma) expansion of C4 plants in the basin. Sr, Nd and Os isotopic compositions indicate a rather stable erosion pattern in the Himalaya range during the past 12 Myr. This supports the existence of a strong connection between the southern Tibetan plateau and the Bengal Fan. The tectonic evolution of the Himalaya range and Southern Tibet seems to have been unable to produce large re-organisation of the drainage system. Moreover, our data do not suggest a rapid change of the altitude of the southern Tibetan plateau during the past 12 Myr. Variations in Sr and Nd isotopic compositions around the late Miocene expansion of C4 plants are suggestive of a relative increase in the erosion of High Himalaya Crystalline rock (i.e. a simultaneous reduction of both Transhimalayan batholiths and Lesser Himalaya relative contributions). This could be related to an increase in aridity as suggested by the ecological and sedimentological changes at that time. A reversed trend in Sr and Nd isotopic compositions is observed at the Plio-Pleistocene transition that is likely related to higher precipitation and the development of glaciers in the Himalaya. These almost synchronous moderate changes in erosion pattern and climate changes during the late Miocene and at the Plio-Pleistocene transition support the notion of a dominant control of climate on Himalayan erosion during this time period. However, stable erosion regime during the Pleistocene is suggestive of a limited influence of the glacier development on Himalayan erosion.

Cost/benefit study of effects of using several headform sizes in testing motorcycle helmets under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. Final report (Task I).

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Research and Development, Washington, D.C.

Concerto no. 4, D major, K. 218, for violin and orchestra /

"The present edition contains the cadenza by Joseph Joachim"--T.p.

Concerto no. IV in D major for violin and piano, K. 218 /

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Diui Mesue et noua quedam vltra ea que secum associari co[n]sueueru[n]t Opera ... Mundini de lentiis super canones eius vniversales expositio luculentissima. Christophori Georgii florentini super eius antidotarium expositio clarissima. Christophori eiusdem tractatus de aqua & ptisana ordeacea conficienda fo. 98. Petri Apponensis fructuose additiones. fo. 142. Nicolai medicorum expertissimi antidotarium paruum. fo. 271. Ioa[n]nis de Sancto amando super idem Nicolai antidotarium expositio facu[n]dissima. fo. 303. De quid pro quo. i. de simplicibus in eade[m] operatione co[m]municantibus assu[m]matio. fo. 342. Synonimorum medicinalium. i. nominum ide[m] medicinale significantium tractatus. fo. 342. Bulcasis siue seruitoris medicorum profundissimi libellus copiosissimus. fo. 346. Preclarum Saladini pro aromatariis compendium. fo. 357. Gentilis Fulginei de dosi medicinarum inuestiganda libellus. fo. 339. Alchi[n]di medicorum... de medicinaru[m] co[m]positar[um] gradib[us] i[n]uestiga[n]dis libellus. 373. Subtilissimus Habe[n]guefit de simplicibus medicinis libellus. fo. 369. Egregius Apulei... de ponderibus et mensuris libellus. fo. 372. Antidotorum in Mesue & Nicolai antidotariis contentorum index. fo. 377. Remediorum variis egritudinibus conferentium summula copiosissima. fo. 38. Additiones noue ad multa i[n] Mesue & Nicolai antidotariis...

Contiene además las adiciones de Francesco di Piedimonte al Grabadin de Mesue (f. 142-271), y el comentario de Matthaeus Platearius al Antidotarium de Nicolás Salernitano (f. 271-303), acompañado del texto original.

Dissertation sur le passage du Rhone et des Alpes par Annibal, l'an 218 avant notre ère.

Signed: Le comte de F....d'U.....d

The history of Ireland from the invasion of Henry II : With a preliminary discourse on the antient state of that kingdom. /

Index, v. 4, p. [375-424].

Disertacion sobre el aspecto, cultivo, comercio y virtudes de la famosa planta del Perú nombrada Coca, publicada en el mercurio Peruano núm. 372.

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Polytechnisches journal /

Volume 190 ink stamped "Gewerbe-und Handels-Verein"

Organizational, direct support, and general support maintenance repair parts and special tools list : air conditioner, base mounted, air cooled, 208 VAC, 3-phase, 60 Hz, single package, 36,000 Btu/hr, model UAC 40-5/6-08, NSN 4120-01-122-0629, model 2643T100-1, NSN 4120-01-218-6912.

"10 October 1989."

Field maintenance manual : engine assembly (2804-678-1820) and clutch, end item application, truck utility, 1/4-ton, 4x4, M151 (TM9-2320-218-10).

"January 1963."