
4th International Geochronology Summer School
- Dates:
- 02.09 - 07.09.2012
- Venue:
- Bergün, Switzerland
- Website:
- http://www.geo.uzh.ch/microsite/geochronology/
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.