Editors: Philippa Ascough, Tibor J. Dunai, Georgina King, Andreas Lang & Klaus Mezger
eISSN: GChron 2628-3719, GChronD 2628-3735
Geochronology (GChron) is a not-for-profit international scientific journal dedicated to the discussion and publication of high-quality research on the physical, chemical, and biological processes used to quantify time in all environmental and geological settings throughout Earth's history.
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26 Jan 2026
Improving crystallization and eruption age estimation using U-Th disequilibrium dating of young volcanic zircon
Zoe Moser, Marcel Guillong, Chetan Nathwani, Kurumi Iwahashi, Razvan-Gabriel Popa, and Olivier Bachmann
Geochronology, 8, 63–84, https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-8-63-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-8-63-2026, 2026
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20 Jan 2026
Dating circulations of hydrothermal fluids in the crystalline basements of unconformity-related metallic deposits using in situ Rb/Sr geochronology: proof of concept
Quentin Boulogne, Gaétan Milesi, Chantal Peiffert, Emmy Fischer, Christophe Ballouard, Mehdi Serdoun, Thomas Obin, Andreï Lecomte, Pierre Martz, Andrew Kaczowka, and Julien Mercadier
EGUsphere, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2025-6469,https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2025-6469, 2026
Preprint under review for GChron (discussion: open, 0 comments)
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19 Jan 2026
Exploring the relationships between Electron Spin Resonance (ESR)/Luminescence (OSL/TL) properties and trace element composition from quartz in various bedrocks (Strengbach catchment, Vosges)
Hélène Tissoux, Magali Rizza, Claire Aupart, Gilles Rixhon, Pierre G. Valla, Manon Boulay, Philippe Lach, and Pierre Voinchet
Geochronology, 8, 37–61, https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-8-37-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-8-37-2026, 2026
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04 Dec 2025
Technical note: Investigation into the relationship between zircon structural damage and Pb mobility using chemical abrasion, SIMS, Raman spectroscopy, and atom probe tomography
Charles W. Magee Jr., Lutz Nasdala, Renelle Dubosq, Baptiste Gault, and Simon Bodorkos
Geochronology, 7, 591–602, https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-7-591-2025,https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-7-591-2025, 2025
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24 Oct 2025
Accuracy and validity of maximum depositional ages in light of tandem (laser ablation and isotope dilution) U–Pb detrital zircon geochronology, including results from northern Alaska
Trystan M. Herriott, James L. Crowley, Marwan A. Wartes, David L. LePain, and Mark D. Schmitz
Geochronology, 7, 513–543, https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-7-513-2025,https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-7-513-2025, 2025
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03 Dec 2025
New MS Word template available for manuscript preparation
The existing MS Word template for authors has been significantly expanded and now includes many important notes on the standard sections that must be included in the manuscript. Please visit the "Submission" page, section "Templates for your manuscript file" and download the new template before writing your next manuscript.
03 Dec 2025
New MS Word template available for manuscript preparation
The existing MS Word template for authors has been significantly expanded and now includes many important notes on the standard sections that must be included in the manuscript. Please visit the "Submission" page, section "Templates for your manuscript file" and download the new template before writing your next manuscript.
06 Mar 2025
Get involved, become a referee, and help shape GChron's community publication output
We are pleased to announce that a new referee application form is now available. This means that if you are interested in contributing to the peer-review process and supporting high-quality scientific publishing in your community then you can apply today to become a referee. Your expertise can make a difference. Visit the online form here to learn more and join our reviewer community.
06 Mar 2025
Get involved, become a referee, and help shape GChron's community publication output
We are pleased to announce that a new referee application form is now available. This means that if you are interested in contributing to the peer-review process and supporting high-quality scientific publishing in your community then you can apply today to become a referee. Your expertise can make a difference. Visit the online form here to learn more and join our reviewer community.
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