4th International Geochronology Summer School

Application deadine: 30 April 2012

Topics:

Dating techniques- numerical methods (radiocarbon, exposure dating with cosmogenic nuclides, OSL, etc.): dendrochronology, ice-core chronologies as well as relative methods (soil weathering, Schmidt-hammer technique, etc.)

Reconstruction of environmental parameters- dendroecology, stable isotopes, etc.

Climate and landscape history- Forest fires, charcoal identification and dating

Reconstructing geomorphic processes- Avalanches, debris flows, rock fall, etc.

Participation is competitive & will be limited to a max. of 20. The 600 euro registration fee includes full accommodation (room sharing), breakfast, lunch and dinner, excursion and teaching material.