Cyclostratigraphy and astrochronology

L.A. Hinnov, F.J. Hilgen

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Abstract

The Milankovitch theory that quasi-periodic oscillations in the Earth-Sun position have induced significant 104-106 year variations in the Earth’s stratigraphic record of climate is widely acknowledged. This chapter summarizes the Earth’s astronomical parameters, the nature of astronomically forced solar radiation, fossil astronomical signals in the stratigraphic record, and the use of these signals in calibrating geologic time.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Geologic Time Scale 2012
EditorsF.M. Gradstein, J.G. Ogg, M. Schmitz, G. Ogg
PublisherElsevier Science
Pages63-83
Number of pages1176
ISBN (Print)9780444594259
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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