Earth & Environmental Sciences Theses: Recent submissions
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Magma chamber dynamics in the peralkaline magmas of the Kakortokite Series, South Greenland
(University of St Andrews, 2015-03-30) - ThesisUnderstanding crystallisation in magma chambers is a key challenge for igneous petrology. It is particularly important to understand the origins of layering in peralkaline rocks, e.g. the kakortokite (nepheline syenite), ... -
The detrital mineral record of Cenozoic sedimentary rocks in the Central Burma Basin : implications for the evolution of the eastern Himalayan orogen and timing of large scale river capture
(University of St Andrews, 2015-06-23) - ThesisThis study contributes to the understanding of major river evolution in Southeast Asia during the Cenozoic. In order to trace the evolution of a hypothesized palaeo-Yarlung Tsangpo-Irrawaddy River, this work undertakes ... -
Validating a calcium tracer based tree-ring dating method for tropical wood
(University of St Andrews, 2014-04-04) - ThesisThe tropics are a key part of the global biosphere. Specifically, the woodland environments not only moderate large scale climate dynamics, but are also crucial in the global carbon cycle. Despite this, tropical ... -
Speciation of metals and metalloids in tobacco and tobacco smoke : implications for health and regulation
(University of St Andrews, 2014) - ThesisSome metals and metalloids make significant contributions to the harmful effects of tobacco consumption although understanding the mechanisms involved in toxicity is hampered by the lack of information on their chemical ... -
The impacts of climate change on estuarine ecosystems : a case study on the Eden estuary, Fife, Scotland
(University of St Andrews, 2013) - ThesisThe Eden Estuary is a small, coastal inlet situated in Fife between the Tay and Forth Estuaries on the east coast of Scotland. A multidisciplinary case study of the estuary was conducted over a three year period observing ...