Volume 7 (2010): Article 3

Dating recent peat profiles using spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs).

by G.T. Swindles

Published online: 26.06.2010

Summary

This article provides a brief overview of spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs) as age-equivalent stratigraphic markers in recent peat profiles. A detailed method for the extraction and analysis of SCPs isprovided and specific limitations of the technique are discussed.

Citation

Swindles, G.T. (2010): Dating recent peat profiles using spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs). Mires and Peat 7: Art. 3. (Online: http://www.mires-and-peat.net/pages/volumes/map07/map0703.php)

Reviewers

IMCG and IPS acknowledge the work of the reviewers.