Stage boundaries, global stratigraphy, and the time scale: towards a simplification
This paper examines four facets of stratigraphic terminology and usage considered faulty and proposes corrective measures. The four perfectible areas are: (1) The system of dual nomenclature requiring discrete terminologies for the superpositional and temporal aspects of rock units. (2) The premise...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association Carnets de Geologie
2004-12-01
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| Series: | Carnets de Géologie |
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| Online Access: | http://paleopolis.rediris.es/cg/CG2004_A02/index.html |