The effect of rock composition on cyanobacterial weathering of crystalline basalt and rhyolite

The weathering of volcanic rocks contributes significantly to the global silicate weathering budget, effecting carbon dioxide drawdown and long-term climate control. The rate of chemical weathering is influenced by the composition of the rock. Rock-dwelling micro-organisms are known to play a role i...

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Main Authors: Olsson-Francis, K., Simpson, A., Wolff-Boenisch, Domenik, Cockell, C.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46093