Abstract:The present investigation conducted in Čepkeliai peatland (south-eastern Lithuania) deals with two radioisotope methods -carbon-14 ( 14 C) and tritium ( 3 H).14 C was applied to peatland chronology and sedimentation rate estimation and 3 H to peat water dynamics characterization. According to 14 C data, peatland development began since 12650-11350 years cal BP and peat accumulation since 10550-9700 years cal BP with peat accumulation rate of 0.27-0.79 mm/year in the central part of the peatland. The peat water mean residence time and basic groundwater flow was estimated to be respectively about 27±6 years and 62±15 mm based on 3 H data. The obtained data showed relatively undisturbed natural condition of Čepkeliai peatland in the studied sites.
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