Geochronology Vrije Universiteit Brussel
CHRO's activities are to be considered within the frame of the mineral environment field. The origin of rocks and mineral deposits, the structural evolution of the crust are addressed by means of the study of argon accumulation upon radioactive decay of potassium, in different geological systems. This provides a very versatile dating tool, encompassing the whole earth's history. A careful investigation of the conditions for argon retentivity ...