Volume 7 (2010): Article 5

Dating peat profiles using tephra: stratigraphy, geochemistry and chronology.

by G.T. Swindles, F. De Vleeschouwer and G. Plunkett

Published online: 06.11.2010

Summary

In this article we provide a brief overview of the protocols for dating peat profiles using tephrochronology. A standardised methodology for the detection, extraction and analysis of tephras is presented and the relevant problems and limitations are discussed.

Citation

Swindles, G.T., De Vleeschouwer, F. & Plunkett, G. (2010): Dating peat profiles using tephra: stratigraphy, geochemistry and chronology. Mires and Peat 7: Art. 5. (Online: http://www.mires-and-peat.net/pages/volumes/map07/map0705.php)

Reviewers

IMCG and IPS acknowledge the work of the reviewers.