Evans, J.A. Montgomery, J. Wildman, G. Boulton, N. Spatial variations in biosphere <sup>87</sup>Sr/<sup>86</sup>Sr in Britain <p>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. </p> Britain Strontium isotopes;reference maps;strontium isotope variations;strontium isotope compositions;British biosphere;biosphere components;Sr;Spatial variations;biosphere signature;Geology 2016-06-21
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