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sailorstide
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Message 1 of 7 (308128)
05-01-2006 12:12 AM


Is it or is it not true that dating fossils using carbon dating is not an exact science?

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05-01-2006 12:29 AM
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05-01-2006 12:12 AM


tentatively rejected.
There is a big difference between raidometric dating and carbon dating, and before considering this as a topic I suggest you read the existing threads in the Dates and Dating forum. You might want to begin with this one and then look at this one.
If, after you've read through them you still have questions post a reply here And I'll consider setting you up with someone who can walk you through dating issues.

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    Message 3 of 7 (308214)
    05-01-2006 12:08 PM
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    05-01-2006 12:29 AM


    Past Seasons Unknown
    Science can only measure radioactivity by general measurement yearly. Whos to say that during the last several millions of years past back to and before the extinction of the dinosaurs as to the year by year, decade to decade, century to century, radioactivity that has transpired that there is any way to accurately date any fossil from previous ages? Is it all not a general science as to the radioactive amounts received from age to age? I am confused and bewildered. Does not also plant life and it's foilage also play a part in radioactivity dating? Do not weather climates and such things matter?

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    Message 4 of 7 (308224)
    05-01-2006 12:46 PM
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    05-01-2006 12:08 PM


    Dating Issues
    I think you should go to the threads that have discussed a lot of dating issues. When you have read them all then you may have more well-formed questions.
    This one is the third continuation of an extensive topic on dating. It was bumped to bring it to your attention. It links back to the previous topics. If you honestly want to learn something I think the time spent reviewing all the posts will help you.
    Age Correlations and an Old Earth: Version 1 No 3 (formerly Part III)
    These are the first two parts:
    Part I (297 posts)
    and
    Part II

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    Message 5 of 7 (310027)
    05-07-2006 4:09 PM
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    05-01-2006 12:46 PM


    Re: Dating Issues
    What one such as myself would need to know concerning other than old trees just how carbon dating works and if there are any scientists who disagree that carbon dating is an accurate means for dating fossils.

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    Message 6 of 7 (310030)
    05-07-2006 4:27 PM
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    05-07-2006 4:09 PM


    topic definition
    Ok, we can go over this again.
    Let's keep the topic to Carbon dating only ok?
    Did you read the other threads. Much was explained there.

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    Message 7 of 7 (310033)
    05-07-2006 4:29 PM


    Thread copied to the Radioactive carbon dating thread in the Dates and Dating forum, this copy of the thread has been closed.

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