Summary of Radiocarbon Data for the Orinoco Delta
| Sample | Environment | Sample Type | Depth (cm) |
|
Interpretation |
| Beach/Marsh | Peat | 310 |
|
Onset of organic sedimentation (related to abandonment of C. Cocuina); prior to coastal erosion | |
| Crevasse splay/Flood basin | Peat | 115-125 |
|
End of organic sedimentation immediately prior to development of C. Manamo crevasse splay | |
| Crevasse splay/Flood basin | Peat | 290-300 |
|
Commencement of organic sedimentation prior to development of C. Manamo crevasse splay | |
| Crevasse splay/Flood basin | Peat | 115-120 |
|
End of organic sedimentation immediately prior to development of C. Manamo crevasse splay | |
| Natural levee/Flood basin | Peat | 200-255 |
|
End of organic sedimentation immediately prior to development of Cano Manamito | |
| Natural levee/Flood basin | Humus | 18-37 |
|
End of organic sedimentation immediately prior to development of Cano Manamito |