How Can Climate Models Be Used in Paleoelevation Reconstructions?

Paleoelevation reconstructions derived from proxy data such as stable oxygen isotope records in terrestrial archives have been determined for Cenozoic mountain ranges around the world. Recent studies highlighted that a variety of paleoclimate processes can contribute to isotopic composition measured precipitation (? 18 O p ) signal used elevation reconstructions. These include: regional, global, and topographic variations paleotemperature; environmental conditions an air mass before orographic ascent; evapotranspiration; water vapor recycling; changes source. In some cases, these overprint sought preclude robust advances tracking climate models allow us estimate during orogen development associated paleo ? due both changes. account adiabatic non-adiabatic temperature changes, relative humidity variations, changing continental evapotranspiration, recycling, source etc. Modeling strategies using high-resolution isotopes-enabled General Circulation Models (iGCMs) together with time-specific boundary variable topography provide powerful tool enhancing data. this review, we discuss principles, benefits caveats iGCMs interpreting natural paleoelevation We also highlight future challenges application paleoaltimetry open up new avenues research on tectonic-climate interactions.