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Spatial heterogeneity of sedimentary organic carbon in fjords around Stavanger, Norway – implications for upscaling
Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, Norway
Reidulv Bøe
Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, Norway
Sigrid Elvenes
Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, Norway
Jochen Knies
Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, Norway
iC3: Centre for ice, Cryosphere, Carbon and Climate, Department of Geosciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
Craig Smeaton
School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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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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