Carbon Dating Discrepancies
Radio-carbon dating of moabone collagen is more acceptable than dating of charcoal, according to Mr M. Trotter, archaeologist at the Canterbury Museum. Mr Trotter reported that radio-carbon dating of moabone collagen from Redcliffs by the Institute of Nuclear (Sciences put its period las about 1215 A.D., which (was more acceptable than the charcoal date of 7SO A.D. obtained previously. When this was reported to the Museum Trust Board. Dr M. Gage, professor of geology at the University of Canterbury, agreed that much had been learned about the interpretation of radiocarbon dating since it was first used.
Dr Gage said that charcoal could be contaminated or disturbed so that it gave erroneous dates. The nature of the site, swamp water, limestone, and other influences must be considered.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31661, 23 April 1968, Page 6
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