Alteration of volcanic material dispersed in the sediments is largely responsible for increased concentrations of dissolved calcium and decreased concentrations of dissolved magnesium and potassium. This conclusion is supported by studies of the 87Sr/86Sr ratio of dissolved strontium, and by studies of the oxygen isotopic composition of interstitial waters.-from Authors
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Gieskes, J. M., Elderfield, H., Lawrence, J. R., & Lakind, J. (1984). Interstitial water studies, Leg 78A. Initial Reports DSDP, Leg 78A, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, 377–384. https://doi.org/10.2973/dsdp.proc.78a.116.1984
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