X-ray fluorescence analysis as a rapid method of identifying tephras discovered in archaeological sites in Tephra studies.

Auteurs :
CORMIE, A. B.
NELSON, D. E.
HUNTLEY, D. J.
SELF, S.
SPARKS, R. S. J.
NATO Advanced Study Institute, International

Description :
Volcanic ash layers from three major Holocene eruptions are found throughout southern British Columbia and are useful stratigraphic markers. Here the AA. show that energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis and alpha counting are useful techniques for the rapid identification of these ashes.


Type de document :
Congrès

Source :
Tephra studies as a tool in quaternary research, 1980, p. 103-107, Références bibliographiques : 9 réf.

Date :
1981

Editeur :
Pays édition : Inconnu