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AAPG Bulletin

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Volume: 51 (1967)

Issue: 3. (March)

First Page: 462

Last Page: 463

Title: Radiometric Dating of Cenozoic Epochs: ABSTRACT

Author(s): J. F. Evernden

Article Type: Meeting abstract

Abstract:

As a result of (1) careful selection of datable samples in close and demonstrable correlation with fossiliferous beds and (2) perfection of radiometric dating techniques, an excellent understanding of the time scale of the Cenozoic epochs has been achieved. This knowledge extends from the base of the Paleocene to

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the present with non-dated intervals being virtually non-existent. One of the most interesting sets of facts to emerge has been the relative refinement of correlation attainable with different paleontological disciplines. A complete time scale based on mammalian correlations is presented. Special emphasis is placed on dating of rocks in the time-range 50,000-2 m. y. B.P., and thus on the time scale of human evolution.

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