| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5162699 | Organic Geochemistry | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as a signature for fire in paleorecord. ⺠HPLC-fluorescence detection is superior to GC-MS for detecting PAHs. ⺠PAHs record fires within 0.5 km of the lake in Yosemite National Park, CA. ⺠Low molecular weight PAHs (e.g. fluoranthene, pyrene) are the best recorders of fire. ⺠PAHs appear to resolve some issues inherent to other fire proxies.
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Authors
Elizabeth H. Denis, Jaime L. Toney, Rafael Tarozo, R. Scott Anderson, Lydia D. Roach, Yongsong Huang,