Constructing deposition chronologies for peat deposits using radiocarbon dating
Radiocarbon dating is one of the main methods used to establish peat chronologies. This article reviews the basis of the method and its application to dating of peat deposits. Important steps in the radiocarbon dating procedure are described, including selection and extraction of material (and fract...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Mires and Peat |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map07/map_07_10.pdf |