Quaternary geochronology : methods and applications

by Jay Stratton Noller

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Forty-four contributions survey the established and experimental means of dating Quaternary Period surficial materials. The basic theory, procedures, and accuracy are reviewed for sidereal, isotopic, radiogenic, chemical and biological, geomorphological, and correlation methods. A series of case studies then illustrates the application of geochronology in Quaternary geology and the emerging field of paleoseismology. The volume is a minor revision and update of a portion of a 1998 report to show more the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Member price, 56. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR. show less

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551.7Natural sciences & mathematicsEarth sciences; geologyGeology, Hydrology MeteorologyHistorical geology
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QE508 .Q83ScienceGeologyGeologyDynamic and structural geology
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