lichenometry

Subcategory: geochronology

Standard reference: Benedict (1967, 1993) growth curve for Rhizocarpon geographicum in Front Range Colorado

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Description

Dating of rock glacier surfaces using measurements of lichen thalli diameters of Rhizocarpon species, applying established growth curves to estimate surface exposure ages.

Typical Equipment

GPS for location recording
clinometer for slope measurement
measuring tape for 5 m radius
calipers or ruler for measuring thalli diameters

Output Measurements

thalli diameter measurements
surface exposure ages

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Rock glaciers in Central Colorado, U.S.A., as indicators of Holocene climate change

2007Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Researchusing