Summary of Radiocarbon Data for the Orinoco Delta

Sample Environment Sample Type Depth (cm)
Age
(C14-years)
Interpretation
A
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Beach/Marsh Peat 310
1140 +/-
80 BP
Onset of organic sedimentation (related to abandonment of C. Cocuina); prior to coastal erosion
B
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Crevasse splay/Flood basin Peat 115-125
1420 +/-
60 BP
End of organic sedimentation immediately prior to development of C. Manamo crevasse splay
C
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Crevasse splay/Flood basin Peat 290-300
3290 +/-
70 BP
Commencement of organic sedimentation prior to development of C. Manamo crevasse splay
D
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Crevasse splay/Flood basin Peat 115-120
2880 +/-
40 BP
End of organic sedimentation immediately prior to development of C. Manamo crevasse splay
E
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Natural levee/Flood basin Peat 200-255
4310 +/-
70 BP
End of organic sedimentation immediately prior to development of Cano Manamito
F
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Natural levee/Flood basin Humus 18-37
4650 +/-
70 BP
End of organic sedimentation immediately prior to development of Cano Manamito