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Radiocarbon dating of Danube Delta Deposits

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2017

Nicolae Panin ,
Stefana Panin ,
Norman Herz  and
John E. Noakes
Nicolae Panin
Affiliation:
Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Stradǎ Caransebeş No. 1, 78344 Bucharest, Romania
Stefana Panin
Affiliation:
Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Stradǎ Caransebeş No. 1, 78344 Bucharest, Romania
Norman Herz
Affiliation:
Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602 USA
John E. Noakes
Affiliation:
Center for Applied Isotope Studies, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602 USA
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Abstract

The Holocene history of the Danube Delta has been studied using 14C analyses of faunal material. The principal phases of development include: (1) initial Letea Caroarman spit, 11,700–9800 yr B.P. in its central part, 8800-5500 yr B.P. in its southern part; (2) Sf. Gheorghe I Delta, 8900-7200 yr B.P.; (3) Sulina Delta, 7200-2000 yr B.P., and (4) Sf. Gheorghe II Delta-Chilia Delta 2000 yr B.P.-present. Other smaller-scale features have also been dated, including secondary deltas (Coşna and Sinoe Deltas) and littoral bars. Age determinations carried out on whole samples were erratic and it was found that individual species had to be separated and dated. In all cases, the older dates were of transported material whereas the younger dates gave the true age of the formation.

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Quaternary Research , Volume 19 , Issue 2 , March 1983 , pp. 249 - 255
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University of Washington

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