Published July 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

The contribution of 14C dating to a better understanding of the POM behaviour in estuaries

  • 1. Bordeaux-1 Univ., 33 - Talence (France). Inst. de Geologie du Bassin d'Aquitaine

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The discordance between radiocarbon dates and dates obtained with 210Pb and historical data in cores recovered from tidal flats of the Gironde estuary, is explained. According to the results, it appears that the deposited Particulate Organic Matter (POM), taken in account by 14C dating, is mainly pedologic in origin and relatively old, while other dating technics provide information on the sedimentation pattern itself. 23 refs.; 5 figs.; 3 tabs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Mar. Chem.
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
2
Series
Mar. Chem.
Journal Page Range
189-197
ISSN
0304-4203
CODEN
MRCHB