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https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-19-10143-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-19-10143-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
AstroComb(v.1.0): non-linear, multi-channel, probabilistic cyclostratigraphic analysis
Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Jagtvej 128, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
Klaus Mosegaard
Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Jagtvej 128, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
Aske L. Sørensen
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Østervoldgade 10, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
Mohammad Youssof
Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Jagtvej 128, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
Nicolas Thibault
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Østervoldgade 10, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
Tais W. Dahl
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Østervoldgade 10, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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We introduce a new method to more precisely date ancient sediment layers using astronomical time cycles recorded in the rock. Unlike previous tools, it handles complex, multi-channel data without oversimplifying and gives clear estimates of dating uncertainty. This helps future research in better understand Earth's past climate, biological changes, and geologic events with greater confidence and accuracy.
We introduce a new method to more precisely date ancient sediment layers using astronomical time...