The antiquity of Nullarbor speleothems and implications for karst palaeoclimate archives

Jon D Woodhead; JM Kale Sniderman; John Hellstrom; Russell N Drysdale; Roland Maas; Nicholas White; Susan White; Paul Devine

Journal article

The antiquity of Nullarbor speleothems and implications for karst palaeoclimate archives

Jon D Woodhead, JM Kale Sniderman, John Hellstrom, Russell N Drysdale, Roland Maas, Nicholas White, Susan White, Paul Devine

Scientific Reports | NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2019

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37097-2

University of Melbourne Researchers

Roland Maas Author Earth Sciences

John Hellstrom Author Earth Sciences

Kale Sniderman Author Earth Sciences

Russell Drysdale Author Geography

Jon Woodhead Author Earth Sciences

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Funding Acknowledgements

Nullarbor speleothem samples were obtained over a period of many years and numerous expeditions by various parties: appropriate sampling permits were in place where applicable. Most of the cave systems noted in this study are located on pastoral leases and we thank the many station owners who have over the years allowed access to their properties for research purposes. Gavin Prideaux is thanked for assistance with field logistics. This research was facilitated by Australian Research Council Grants DP130101829 to JDW and RD, FT130100801 to JH, and FL160100028 to JDW.