Absolute dating of late quaternary lacustrine sediments by high resolution varve chronology

A high precision absolute timescale has been developed from annually laminated lake sediments from lakes in the Eifel area, West Germany. Calibration of relative dating methods (palynology, paleomagnetism) was carried out successfully. In addition palecological and astronomical information was obtai...

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Published in:Hydrobiologia 1991-05, Vol.214 (1), p.59-61
Main Author: ZOLITSCHKA, B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Isotope geochemistry. Geochronology
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Summary:A high precision absolute timescale has been developed from annually laminated lake sediments from lakes in the Eifel area, West Germany. Calibration of relative dating methods (palynology, paleomagnetism) was carried out successfully. In addition palecological and astronomical information was obtained from varve thickness measurements, and the composition of annual layers.
ISSN:0018-8158
1573-5117
DOI:10.1007/bf00050932