Dating recent peat profiles using spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs)

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 is provided and specific limitations of the technique are discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: G.T. Swindles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society 2010-06-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map07/map_07_03.pdf