lithostratigraphic

lithostratigraphic
Of or pertaining to lithostratigraphy

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  • lithostratigraphic — See lithostratigraphy. * * * …   Universalium

  • lithostratigraphy — lithostratigraphic /lith oh strat i graf ik/, adj. /lith oh streuh tig reuh fee/, n. the study or character of stratified rocks based solely on their physical and petrographic features. [1955 60; LITHO + STRATIGRAPHY] * * * …   Universalium

  • lithostratigraphy — lithostratigraphic /lith oh strat i graf ik/, adj. /lith oh streuh tig reuh fee/, n. the study or character of stratified rocks based solely on their physical and petrographic features. [1955 60; LITHO + STRATIGRAPHY] …   Useful english dictionary

  • Geological unit — A geological unit is a volume of rock or ice of identifiable origin and age range that is defined by the distinctive and dominant, easily mapped and recognizable petrographic, lithologic or paleontologic features (facies) that characterize it.… …   Wikipedia

  • Lithostratigraphy — is a sub dicipline of stratigraphy, the geological science associated with the study of strata or rock layers. Major focuses include geochronology, comparative geology, and petrology. In general a stratum will be primarily igneous or sedimentary… …   Wikipedia

  • Formation (stratigraphy) — A formation or geological formation is the fundamental unit of lithostratigraphy. A formation consists of a certain number of rock strata that have a comparable lithology, facies or other similar properties. Formations are not defined on the… …   Wikipedia

  • Muschelkalk — System Series Stage Age (Ma) European lithostratigraphy Jurassic Lower Hettangian younger Lias …   Wikipedia

  • Stage (stratigraphy) — In chronostratigraphy, a stage is a succession of rock strata laid down in an single age on the geologic timescale, which usually represents millions of years of deposition. A given stage of rock and the corresponding age of time will by… …   Wikipedia

  • North Downs — The North Downs near Folkestone Country England Counties Kent, Surrey …   Wikipedia

  • Series (stratigraphy) — Series are subdivisions of rock layers made based on the age of the rock. A series is therefore a chronostratigraphic unit, unrelated to lithostratigraphy, which divides rock layers on their lithology. Series are subdivisions of systems and are… …   Wikipedia

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