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:"14C dating of the DIC in palaeowater is indispensable for paleohydrological and palaeoclimatologi-
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cal reconstructions and for applied hydrogeological studies. Numerical mass-transport modeling
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profits from the improvement of hydrogeological conceptions and the revision of boundary condi-
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tions. In the case of non-steady-state recharge conditions, maximum and minimum recharge rates in
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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
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allow water balances to be checked. In most applications, complementary environmental isotope
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analyses of hydrogen and oxygen together with general hydrochemical measurements are recom-
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mended to facilitate a comprehensive and thorough interpretation of the 14C dates (Cark and Fritz
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1997).
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:A primary task towards a significant improvement in the applied 14C dating of groundwater remains
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with the development of procedures that will enable 14C activities measured from DIC to be confi-
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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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