Paleogeothermics

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• Methods in paleogeothermics.
• Temperature history of the earth's surface in relation to heat flow.
• Isotope geothermometers.
• Relations between coalification and palaeogeothermics in Variscan and Alpidic foredeeps of western Europe.
• The correlation of vitrinite reflectance with maximum temperature in humic organic matter.
• A comparison of two vitrinite reflectance methods for estimating paleotemperature gradients.
• Methods for paleotemperature estimation using vitrinite reflectance data: A critical evaluation.
• A reaction kinetic approach to the temperature-time history of sedimentary basins.
• Limits of application of the reaction kinetic method in paleogeothermics.
• Geothermal effect of magmatism and its contribution to the maturation of organic matter in sedimentary basins.
• Paleotemperatures in the Central Alps, - an attempt at interpretation.
• Geothermal studies in oil field districts of North China.