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CHRONOZONE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Chronology
DEF

The rocks formed during the period of time [named chron].

OBS

Chronozones [and] chrons are used especially in the various disciplines related to geology, notably in stratigraphy where relative dating is employed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Chronologie
DEF

Division chronostratigraphique plus petite que l'étage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
  • Cronología
DEF

La menor de las unidades cronoestratigráficas.

OBS

En la escala cronoestratigráfica, cronozona corresponde al cron de la escala geocronológica.

OBS

La cronozona es la subdivisión de un piso.

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