Author: Geological Survey of CanadaPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Age Determination and Geological Studies
Author: Geological Survey of CanadaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
AGE DETERMINATION AND GEOLOGICAL STUDIES, K-AR ISOTOPIC AGES, REPORT 11
Author: Commission géologique du CanadaPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Age Determination Studies and Geological Studies
Author: R.K. WanlessAge Determination of Young Rocks and Artifacts
Author: Günther A. WagnerPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3662036762
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Dating the Quaternary, which covers approximately the last 2 million years, has experienced considerable progress over the past few decades. On the one hand, this resulted from the necessity to obtain a valid age concept for this period which had seen tremendous environmental changes and the advent of the genus Homo. On the other hand, instrumental improvements, such as the introduction of highly sensitive analytical techniques, gave rise to physical and chemical innovations in the field of dating. This rapid methodological development is still in full progress. The broad spectrum of chronometric methods applicable to young rocks and artifacts also becomes increasingly intricate to the specialist. Hence, it is my goal to present a comprehensive, state-of-the-art sum mary of these methods. This book is essentially designed as an aid for scientists who feel a demand for dating tasks falling into this period, i. e., Quaternary geologists and archaeologists in the broadest sense. Since it has been developed from a course of lectures for students of geological and archaeological sciences, held at the University of Heidelberg, it certainly shall serve as an introduction for students of these disciplines.
Age Determinations and Geological Studies
Author: Geological Survey of CanadaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Age Determinations and Geological Studies, K-Ar Isotopic Ages, Report 15
Author: R. D. StevensPublisher:
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"Two hundred and eight potassium-argon age determinations carried out on Canadian rocks and minerals are reported. Each age determination is accompanied by a description of the rock and mineral concentrate used: brief interpretative comments regarding the geological significance of each age are also provided where possible. The experimental procedures employed are described in brief outline and the constants used in the calculation of ages are listed. Two geological time-scales are reproduced in tabular form for ready reference and an index of all Geological Survey of Canada K-Ar age determinations published in this format has been prepared using NTS quadrangles as the primary reference." --
Age Determinations and Geological Studies, K-Ar Isotopic Ages, Report 16
Author: R. D. StevensPublisher:
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Category : Potassium-argon dating
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Absolute Age Determination
Author: Mebus A. GeyhPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642748260
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
With the growing recognition during the last two centuries that the Earth has an immense age and processes over long periods of time have changed the morphology and composition of the Earth's crust, geologists have become increasingly interested in determination of absolute ages. A rela tive geochronology was established on the basis of the lithostratigraphic and biostratigraphic principles developed during the last century. With the discovery of radioactivity, the basis for a new geoscientific discipline - geochronology - was established (Rutherford 1906). It is the study of geological time, based mainly on the time signatures provided by the isotopic composition in geologic materials. The isotopic signature in a rock yields more information than that provided by the geochemical signature alone because it reflects the origin and history of the element in the rock. The aim of geochronology is to calibrate and standardize chronostrati graphic scales, to develop geological time scales that have a sensitive or at least useful resolution in order to place the geological events in the correct chronological order, and to assign their proper time spans. In practice, the application of geochronology is much wider because the data in the "natural archives" often provide information on the origin, genesis, and history of the materials. This, of course, requires an understanding of the geochemical behavior of the substances involved.
Age Determinations and Geological Studies
Author: Geologic Age Determination by the Helium Method and Related Subjects
Author: Patrick M. HurleyPublisher:
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Category : Earth (Planet)
Languages : en
Pages : 106
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