EGU26-5041, updated on 13 Mar 2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu26-5041
EGU General Assembly 2026
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GChron: 7 years and counting of Open Access Geochronology!
Georgina King1, Philippa Ascough2, Tibor Dunai3, Andreas Lang4, and Klauz Mezger5
Georgina King et al.
  • 1University of Lausanne, Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, Lausanne, Switzerland (georgina.king@unil.ch)
  • 2NEIF Radiocarbon Laboratory, Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre, East Kilbride, UK
  • 3Institute of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Cologne, Cologne, 50674, Germany
  • 4Department of Environment and Biodiversity, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
  • 5Geological Institute, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

Geochronology is fundamental to many aspects of the Geosciences. Constraining timing and rates is essential for understanding geological, geomorphological and environmental processes. However, advances in geochronological methods and new applications are often hidden within the various Geoscience sub-disciplines which limits the opportunity for exchange innovations between geochronologists specialised in different techniques.

Launched in 2019, GChron provides a platform for the discussion and dissemination of innovative geochronological research that cuts across disciplines, thereby facilitating better communication between experts in different geochronological techniques. It is hoped that this enhanced communication will foster innovation between techniques, providing clear benefits to the Geosciences.

Since 2019, GChron’s submissions have stabilised at ~50 per year, attracting cutting-edge contributions from researchers worldwide.

How to cite: King, G., Ascough, P., Dunai, T., Lang, A., and Mezger, K.: GChron: 7 years and counting of Open Access Geochronology!, EGU General Assembly 2026, Vienna, Austria, 3–8 May 2026, EGU26-5041, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu26-5041, 2026.