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| | + | :"14C dating of the DIC in palaeowater is indispensable for paleohydrological and palaeoclimatologi- |
| | + | cal reconstructions and for applied hydrogeological studies. Numerical mass-transport modeling |
| | + | profits from the improvement of hydrogeological conceptions and the revision of boundary condi- |
| | + | tions. In the case of non-steady-state recharge conditions, maximum and minimum recharge rates in |
| | + | the past may be estimated from 14C dates of DIC via numerical modeling. |
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| | + | :14C dates measured from DIC enable the determination of regional geohydraulic parameters and |
| | + | allow water balances to be checked. In most applications, complementary environmental isotope |
| | + | analyses of hydrogen and oxygen together with general hydrochemical measurements are recom- |
| | + | mended to facilitate a comprehensive and thorough interpretation of the 14C dates (Cark and Fritz |
| | + | 1997). |
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| | + | :A primary task towards a significant improvement in the applied 14C dating of groundwater remains |
| | + | with the development of procedures that will enable 14C activities measured from DIC to be confi- |
| | + | dently included in the calibration of finite-element and compartmental modeling exercises." |
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| | + | :This is a quote from the conclusion of the paper Andy cited to make his point about C-14 testing. In short, the conclusion says that it is necessary to further develop C-14 testing for dissolved carbons so as to improve our understanding of paleohydrology. The paper never makes concrete assertions about the "age" of the water, just suggestions for a method of testing the organic mater in water to help determine the age of isolated aquifers (NOT LAKES, which would have inconsistent levels due to evaporation and run-off. |
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| | + | :Andy, please start showing more discretion with the scope of your claims, and present better evidence. Bad arguments are a detraction from the integrity of this site, and your posts only end up hurting our argument.--[[User:LoganBertram|LoganBertram]] 17:43 29 Sept 2010 (GMT+2) |
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| | == Answer to Aschlafy == | | == Answer to Aschlafy == |