Age models, clay minerals and major element concentrations of sediment cores DLW3101, MD12-3429 and MD12-3432 in the South China Sea since 150 ka

Here, we study the spatiotemporal changes in sediment depositional patterns on the northern SCS continental slope since 150 ka using major element, clay mineralogy and grain size data from four sediment sites.

Although the changes in major element composition are strongly related to mineral content variations, few studies have focused on the relationship between element compositions and provenance changes. We presents the major element compositions from three sites that cover the full depth range of the northern South China Sea slope. The results indicate that the most significant control on element composition is provenance change.