Concept information
Preferred term
paleothermometry
Definition
- A paleothermometer is a methodology that provides an estimate of the ambient temperature at the time of formation of a natural material. Most paleothermometers are based on empirically-calibrated proxy relationships, such as the tree ring or TEX86 methods. Isotope methods, such as the δ18O method or the clumped-isotope method, are able to provide, at least in theory, direct measurements of temperature. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleothermometer)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- palaeothermometry
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-9GQJF5CN-Z
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