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LUDLOVIAN [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- New Canaan Formation
1, record 1, English, New%20Canaan%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 1, English, - New%20Canaan%20Formation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In western Nova Scotia(Taylor, 1965; Crosby, 1962) Silurian rocks comprises three conformable formations. The upper two, the Kentville and New Canaan Formations, are largely if not entirely Ludlovian.. 3, record 1, English, - New%20Canaan%20Formation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formation de New Canaan
1, record 1, French, formation%20de%20New%20Canaan
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 1, French, - formation%20de%20New%20Canaan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 1, French, - formation%20de%20New%20Canaan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans l'ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse (Taylor, 1965; Crosby, 1962), les roches siluriennes se trouvent représentées par trois formations concordantes, dont les deux supérieures, la formation de Kentville et la formation de New Canaan, datent en grande partie sinon en totalité du Ludlovien [...] 3, record 1, French, - formation%20de%20New%20Canaan
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geographical Names
- Geology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Wenlockian
1, record 2, English, Wenlockian
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Wenlock 2, record 2, English, Wenlock
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The middle stage of the European Silurian, between Llandoverian and Ludlovian. 3, record 2, English, - Wenlockian
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Combined, the upper two members of the Allen Bay Formation range in age from middle Llandovery (kentuckyensis Zone) to late Wenlock - early Ludlow (upper sagitta Zone) ... 2, record 2, English, - Wenlockian
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The equivalent of the Wenlock in North America is the Niagarian. 4, record 2, English, - Wenlockian
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Wenlock: old name of the Wenlockian stage, sometimes used in Canada. 3, record 2, English, - Wenlockian
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Niagarian
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms géographiques
- Géologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Wenlock
1, record 2, French, Wenlock
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Wenlockien 2, record 2, French, Wenlockien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au Wenlock, les aires continentales jouxtant l'orogenèse calédonien ont commencé à se soulever. 3, record 2, French, - Wenlock
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Wenlock est un étage du Dévonien de l'Europe, l'équivalent nord-américain est le Niagarien. 4, record 2, French, - Wenlock
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Niagarien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres geográficos
- Geología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- wenlok
1, record 2, Spanish, wenlok
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- wenlokiense 1, record 2, Spanish, wenlokiense
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piso del silúrico, que sigue al taranoniense y precede al ludlowiense, lo cual permite atribuirle unos 408 millones de años. 1, record 2, Spanish, - wenlok
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Viene su nombre de Wenlok, ciudad de Inglaterra. 1, record 2, Spanish, - wenlok
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-12-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Meguma Trough
1, record 3, English, Meguma%20Trough
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 3, English, - Meguma%20Trough
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In Meguma Trough the Lower Devonian Torbrook Formation(Smitheringale, 1960) conformably overlies the Ludlovian Kentville Formation in Nova Scotia... 3, record 3, English, - Meguma%20Trough
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fosse de Meguma
1, record 3, French, fosse%20de%20Meguma
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 3, French, - fosse%20de%20Meguma
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 3, French, - fosse%20de%20Meguma
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans la fosse de Meguma, la formation de Torbrook du Dévonien inférieur (Smitheringale, 1960) recouvre en concordance la formation de Kentville du Ludlovien dans l'ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse [...] 3, record 3, French, - fosse%20de%20Meguma
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Torbrook Formation
1, record 4, English, Torbrook%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 4, English, - Torbrook%20Formation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In Meguma Trough the Lower Devonian Torbrook Formation(Smitheringale, 1960) conformably overlies the Ludlovian Kentville Formation in Western Nova Scotia and is cut by Devonian granites. 3, record 4, English, - Torbrook%20Formation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- formation de Torbrook
1, record 4, French, formation%20de%20Torbrook
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 4, French, - formation%20de%20Torbrook
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 4, French, - formation%20de%20Torbrook
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans la fosse de Meguma, la formation de Torbrook du Dévonien inférieur (Smithergale, 1960) recouvre en concordance la formation de Kentville du Ludlovien dans l'ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse et est coupée par des granites dévoniens. 3, record 4, French, - formation%20de%20Torbrook
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- St. Leon Formation
1, record 5, English, St%2E%20Leon%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 5, English, - St%2E%20Leon%20Formation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The overlying Ludlovian St. Léon Formation is 2, 300 to 3, 500 feet thick and consists of grey and green siltstone and sandstone. 3, record 5, English, - St%2E%20Leon%20Formation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in Southeastern Canada. 4, record 5, English, - St%2E%20Leon%20Formation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- formation de St-Léon
1, record 5, French, formation%20de%20St%2DL%C3%A9on
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20St%2DL%C3%A9on
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20St%2DL%C3%A9on
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La formation sus-jacente de St-Léon, du Ludlovien, de 2,300 à 3,500 pieds de puissance, est formée de siltstone gris et vert et de grès. 3, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20St%2DL%C3%A9on
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Sargent Bay Formation
1, record 6, English, Sargent%20Bay%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 6, English, - Sargent%20Bay%20Formation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[In southwestern Quebec] The gradationally overlying Sargent Bay Formation is the youngest Silurian exposed and consists of grey limestone and slaty argillaceous limestone of Ludlovian age. 3, record 6, English, - Sargent%20Bay%20Formation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- formation de Sargent Bay
1, record 6, French, formation%20de%20Sargent%20Bay
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 6, French, - formation%20de%20Sargent%20Bay
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 6, French, - formation%20de%20Sargent%20Bay
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Dans le sud-ouest du Québec] Le passage à la formation sus-jacente de Sargent Bay est graduel. Cette formation est la roches silurienne la plus récente en affleurement et est formée de calcaire gris et de calcaire argileux ardoisier de Ludlovien. 3, record 6, French, - formation%20de%20Sargent%20Bay
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Moydart Formation
1, record 7, English, Moydart%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 7, English, - Moydart%20Formation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The upper Ludlovian Moydart Formation is 390 feet thick and comprises green shale, siltstone, and rarely limestone, overlain by nearly 30 feet of "Red Stratum" consisting of red shale and nodular limestone. 3, record 7, English, - Moydart%20Formation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in Southeastern Canada. 4, record 7, English, - Moydart%20Formation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- formation de Moydart
1, record 7, French, formation%20de%20Moydart
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 7, French, - formation%20de%20Moydart
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 7, French, - formation%20de%20Moydart
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La formation de Moydart, du Ludlovien supérieur, a une épaisseur de 390 pieds et est formée de schiste argileux vert, de siltstone et de très peu de calcaire; elle est recouverte par une unité rouge de près de 30 pieds d'épaisseur formée de schiste argileux rouge et de calcaire nodulaire. 3, record 7, French, - formation%20de%20Moydart
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-09-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Kerrowgare Formation
1, record 8, English, Kerrowgare%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 8, English, - Kerrowgare%20Formation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The conformably overlying Kerrowgare Formation is probably Llandoverian to Ludlovian and consists of several hundred feet of shale, slate, fine-grained sandstone, and an intercalated 2 1/2 foot fossiliferous oolitid hematite bed like that of the McAdam Formation. 3, record 8, English, - Kerrowgare%20Formation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- formation de Kerrowgare
1, record 8, French, formation%20de%20Kerrowgare
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 8, French, - formation%20de%20Kerrowgare
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 8, French, - formation%20de%20Kerrowgare
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La formation de Kerrowgare sus-jacente, en relation concordante avec la formation de Glencoe Brook, date probablement du Llandovérien ou du Ludlovien et est constituée de plusieurs centaines de pieds de schiste argileux, d'ardoise, de grès à grain fin, et d'une intercalation de 2 1/2 pieds d'épaisseur d'hématite oolithique fossilifère comme celle de la formation McAdam. 3, record 8, French, - formation%20de%20Kerrowgare
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-09-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Glenbrooke formation
1, record 9, English, Glenbrooke%20formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 9, English, - Glenbrooke%20formation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The overlying Glenbrooke Formation is grey calcerous slate and slaty argillite of probable early Ludlovian. 3, record 9, English, - Glenbrooke%20formation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- formation de Glenbrooke
1, record 9, French, formation%20de%20Glenbrooke
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 9, French, - formation%20de%20Glenbrooke
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 9, French, - formation%20de%20Glenbrooke
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La formation de Glenbrooke sus-jacente est formée d'ardoise calcaire grise et d'argilite ardoiseuse datant probablement du Ludlovien inférieur. 3, record 9, French, - formation%20de%20Glenbrooke
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-08-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Asselin Formation
1, record 10, English, Asselin%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 10, English, - Asselin%20Formation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The overlying Robitaille Formation and laterally equivalent Asselin Formation are believed to be of early Ludlovian age and to overlie disconformably the Pointe Aux Trembles and Lac Raymond Formations. 3, record 10, English, - Asselin%20Formation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in Témiscouate region, Southeastern Canada. 4, record 10, English, - Asselin%20Formation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- formation d'Asselin
1, record 10, French, formation%20d%27Asselin
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 10, French, - formation%20d%27Asselin
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 10, French, - formation%20d%27Asselin
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La formation de Robitaille sus-jacente et sa correspondante latérale, la formation d'Asselin, dateraient du début du Ludlovien et reposeraient en discordance sur les formations de Pointe-aux-Trembles et de Lac Raymond. 3, record 10, French, - formation%20d%27Asselin
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-03-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geographical Names
- Geology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Salopian
1, record 11, English, Salopian
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
European stage : Upper Silurian(above Llandoverian, below Devonian). Includes Wenlockian and Ludlovian. 1, record 11, English, - Salopian
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms géographiques
- Géologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Salopien
1, record 11, French, Salopien
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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