Peat deposits reveal climate change history and future impacts.
Peat deposits hold valuable information about past climate changes. By studying different types of peatlands, researchers have identified common indicators like peat humification, macrofossils, and stable isotopes to track climate variations. They also found that peatlands play a crucial role in carbon accumulation and cycling. This research helps us understand how peatlands have responded to past climate shifts and how they might influence future climate changes.