strata sequence

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• Sequence stratigraphy — is a relatively new branch of geology that attempts to link relative sea level changes to sedimentary deposits. The essence of the method is mapping of strata based on identification of surfaces which represent time lines (e.g. subaerial… …   Wikipedia

• Strata — is the plural of stratum (the geological formation); for other uses in which it can be used in the singular or plural, see Stratum (disambiguation).Strata may refer to:* Strata (novel), a science fiction novel by Terry Pratchett. * Strata title,… …   Wikipedia

• Strata 3D — is a commercial 3D modeling and animation program developed in St. George, Utah by Corastar. It is the current incarnation of a program that was previously called Strata Studio Pro and StrataVision 3D.Strata 3D is well known for its ease of use… …   Wikipedia

• Absaroka sequence — The Absaroka sequence was a cratonic sequence that extended from the end of the Mississippian through the Permian periods. It is the unconformity between this sequence and the preceding Kaskaskia that divides the Carboniferous into the… …   Wikipedia

• Kaskaskia sequence — The Kaskaskia sequence was a cratonic sequence that began in the mid Devonian, peaked early in the Mississippian, and ended by mid Mississippian time. A major unconformity separates it from the lower Tippecanoe sequence.The basal that is, the… …   Wikipedia

• rock sequence — noun A suite of rocks containing a variety of separate strata, with an overall lithology that can be used to interpret the paleoenvironment of deposition over a certain period …   Wiktionary

• Sequenzstratigrafie — Die Sequenzstratigraphie (auch stratigrafie) ist eine Methode der Stratigraphie in den Geowissenschaften zur zeitlichen Korrelation von Sedimentgesteinsablagerungen auf der Grundlage von innerhalb verglichener Abfolgen dokumentierter zyklischer… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

• geochronology — geochronologic /jee oh kron l oj ik/, geochronological, adj. geochronologist, n. /jee oh kreuh nol euh jee/, n. the chronology of the earth, as based on both absolute and relative methods of age determination. [1890 95; GEO + CHRONOLOGY] * * *… …   Universalium

• Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium

• GEOGRAPHICAL SURVEY — Names The name Ereẓ Israel (the Land of Israel) designates the land which, according to the Bible was promised as an inheritance to the Israelite tribes. In the course of time it came to be regarded first by the Jews and then also by the… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Triassic Period — Interval of geologic time, с 248–206 million years ago, that marks the beginning of the Mesozoic Era. Many new vertebrates emerged during the Triassic, heralding the major changes that were to occur in both terrestrial and marine life forms… …   Universalium