Peak analysis of sedimentary charcoal records: some underlying assumptions and potential pitfallsCrawford, A. J. and Vachula, R. S. (2019) Peak analysis of sedimentary charcoal records: some underlying assumptions and potential pitfalls. Quaternary Science Reviews, 225. 106002. ISSN 0277-3791 Full text not archived in this repository. It is advisable to refer to the publisher's version if you intend to cite from this work. See Guidance on citing. To link to this item DOI: 10.1016/j.quascirev.2019.106002 Abstract/SummaryFire histories are derived from sedimentary charcoal sequences using a suite of statistical techniques that has become increasingly complex. Here we outline the various assumptions that underpin these methods, and highlight potential sources of error that must be considered. We hope to spur debate on the circumstances in which such methods are appropriate, and highlight areas needing further research.
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