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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-23-3005-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-23-3005-2026
Research article
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05 May 2026
Research article |  | 05 May 2026

Spatial heterogeneity of sedimentary organic carbon in fjords around Stavanger, Norway – implications for upscaling

Markus Diesing, Reidulv Bøe, Sigrid Elvenes, Jochen Knies, and Craig Smeaton

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We investigate accumulation rates, stocks, provenance and lability of sedimentary organic carbon in fjords around Stavanger, Norway. We find that all measured parameters show high variability and spatial heterogeneity over short spatial scales. Our results call into question assumptions that are made when upscaling local studies for global assessments. We propose steps to better account for spatial heterogeneity when upscaling to higher levels.
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