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Record 1 2009-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

The original or subsequently designated type of a named stratigraphic unit or a stratigraphic boundary, identified as a specific interval or specific point in a specific sequence of rock strata, and constituting the standard for the definition and recognition of the stratigraphic unit or boundary.

OBS

stratotype: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Représentant type d'une unité stratigraphique identifié comme point ou intervalle spécifique dans une séquence de strates spécifiques.

CONT

Un stratotype (originel ou désigné ultérieurement) est l'étalon d'une unité (ou d'une limite) stratigraphique dénommée et constitue la base à partir de laquelle l'unité (ou la limite) est définie ou identifiée.

OBS

stratotype : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
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