cosmogenic nuclide dating

Introduction to cosmogenic nuclide dating

This article is edited and drawn from: Davies, B.J., 2022. Dating Glacial Landforms II: Radiometric Techniques, in: Haritashya, U. (Ed.), Treatise in Geomorphology (Second edition). Cryospheric Geomorphology. Elsevier, pp. 249-280. (link) What is cosmogenic nuclide dating? Cosmogenic nuclide dating has been widely applied worldwide over the last 20 years (Balco, 2011). It relies on the …

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Cosmogenic nuclide dating (Cryospheric Geomorphology)

These selected articles are edited and drawn from: Davies, B.J., 2022. Dating Glacial Landforms II: Radiometric Techniques, in: Haritashya, U. (Ed.), Treatise in Geomorphology (Second edition). Cryospheric Geomorphology. Elsevier, pp. 249-280. (link) Further details are available in the publication, not listed here. If you use these pages please cite appropriately. Other relevant pages:

Cosmogenic nuclide & radiometric dating glossary

Glossary of some common terms used in optically stimulated luminescence, radiocarbon and cosmogenic nuclide dating. Aliquot A sub-sample of the material being measured. Allochthonous Rocks that have been transported & deposited (inc. erratics, alluvial fans, gelifluction, etc. Attenuation length (Λ) Thickness of a material (rock, snow, ice) required to attenuate intensity of cosmic-ray flux due …

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Cosmogenic nuclide dating

Learn more about how cosmogenic nuclide samples are collected in this example from Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. There is a more detailed explanation of cosmogenic nuclide dating in this series of articles:

Cosmic Rays

What are cosmic rays? | The cosmic ray cascade | The cosmic ray intensity flux | Formation of cosmogenic nuclides | Further reading | Glossary | References | Comments | What are cosmic rays? Cosmic rays are high energy particles that flow into our solar system from outer space. They are essential for the production …

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Dating glacial environments

This section of the website introduces some of the very many different ways in which we can date glacial environments. These techniques have evolved through time, and different techniques are applied in different circumstances. For example, where organics are available, sediments can be dating using radiocarbon dating. This may be applied in glacial environments by, …

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