Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) ages and elevations document the history of raised beach ridges across the Antarctic Peninsula. The dataset contains measurements from multiple sites, compiled by the organization SCIOPS. The temporal coverage is focused on the Quaternary period.
Use Cases
- Reconstruct relative sea-level curves by correlating OSL ages with beach ridge elevations.
- Calibrate glacial isostatic adjustment models using the spatial pattern of beach ridge ages across the peninsula.
- Estimate the timing of ice sheet retreat by analyzing the oldest OSL ages from proximal beach deposits.
- Compare Antarctic Peninsula deglaciation chronology with other regions using the compiled OSL age data.
Strengths
- Data includes both age (OSL) and elevation measurements for each sample site.
- Spatial coverage spans multiple locations across the Antarctic Peninsula.
Limitations
- The specific sample count, date range, and measurement precision are unknown.
- Lack of detailed column definitions limits direct analytical use.
Provenance
- Source
- SCIOPS
- Collection Method
- Optically stimulated luminescence dating of sediment samples from raised beach ridges.
- Time Range
- Quaternary period
- Geography
- Antarctic Peninsula