Mires and Peat

an online journal jointly published by imcg and ips

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.

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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/map07/map_07_03.htm)

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Key title: Mires and Peat	ISSN 1819-754X	Abbreviated key title: Mires Peat