Chronometric Dating

Chronometric dating is a scientific method used to determine the precise age of artifacts, fossils, or geological features by measuring specific properties that change over time. Techniques like radiocarbon dating analyze the decay of radioactive isotopes within a sample, providing an age estimate in years. Other methods, such as potassium-argon or uranium-series dating, rely on similar principles for older materials. These techniques help scientists construct accurate timelines of Earth's history and human evolution, offering a quantitative way to understand when events occurred.