Table 1. Regional and combined averages (and s.d.) for organic-C burial before and following the Anthropocene.
| Region | Pre-1900 OC burial (g m−2 per year) | 1900–1950 OC burial (g m−2 per year) | 1950-Present OC burial (g m−2 per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia (CA) | 1.2 (0.9) | 2.5 (0.5) | 3.5 (1.3) |
| Great Lakes (USA) | 10.8 (7.3) | 13.9 (7.2) | 19.8 (13.4) |
| Minnesota (USA) | 9.8 (4.3) | 13.4 (6.4) | 15.4 (5.7) |
| Newfoundland (CA) | 8.4 (7.1) | 11.9 (10.7) | 15.7 (12.3) |
| Ontario (CA) | 11.0 (2.9) | 12.6 (4.5) | 11.4 (5.3) |
| Quebec (CA) | 10.2 (10.3) | 11.5 (11.6) | 16.7 (13.9) |
| SE Alaska (USA) | 9.8 (1.6) | 9.7 (1.6) | 12.5 (3.1) |
| All Regions | 9.5 (5.8) | 12.3 (7.6) | 15.0 (9.4) |
C, carbon.