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Spatial variations in biosphere 87Sr/86Sr in Britain

Evans, J.A.; Montgomery, J.; Wildman, G.; Boulton, N.

Authors

J.A. Evans

G. Wildman

N. Boulton



Abstract

Strontium isotopes are a powerful tool for investigating the geographical origins of people and animals but assignment of provenance requires reference maps and databases. This paper presents a map of strontium isotope variations across Britain for use in archaeological and other studies, and is produced by direct measurement of strontium isotope compositions of biosphere components, predominantly plants. The map characterizes the biosphere signature of specific lithologies: a technique that is applicable worldwide. Marine-derived strontium, from both rainwater and coastal sea-splash and spray, is an important contribution to the British biosphere, particularly on the western seaboard, which is subject to high rainfall and prevailing westerly winds.

Citation

Evans, J., Montgomery, J., Wildman, G., & Boulton, N. (2010). Spatial variations in biosphere 87Sr/86Sr in Britain. Journal of the Geological Society, 167(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1144/0016-76492009-090

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2010
Deposit Date Jul 13, 2011
Journal Journal of the Geological Society
Print ISSN 0016-7649
Publisher The Geological Society
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 167
Issue 1
Pages 1-4
DOI https://doi.org/10.1144/0016-76492009-090
Keywords Strontium isotopes, Tracers, Ratios, Stratigraphy, Waters, Sr/Ca, Bones, Ones, Soil.

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