An outline for Finnish tephrochronology – Volcanic ash as a dating method in Finland

• Main Author: Kalliokoski, Maarit
• Other Authors: Luonnontieteiden ja tekniikan tiedekunta, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Geologia, Geology, Maantieteen ja geologian laitos, Department of Geography and Geology
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: Turun yliopisto, University of Turku 2020
• Subjects: Askja; Jota; Tarkka; Torfajökull; Hekla; Iceland
• Online Access: https://www.utupub.fi/handle/10024/150677

Tephrochronology is a high-precision dating method that uses volcanic ash horizons as isochrons in correlating and dating geological records and archaeological sites. First developed in the volcanic regions of the world, tephrochronology has expanded to ever more distal areas with improved laborator...