The Eocene Thermal Maximum 2 occurred 53.5 million years ago in response to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Geochemical and microfossil analyses of Arctic sediments show that the during this event the surface of the Arctic Ocean warmed and freshened, and the coldest month mean temperatures did not fall below 8 ∘C.
- Appy Sluijs
- Stefan Schouten
- Henk Brinkhuis
