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Record 1 1989-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A specific point in a specific sequence of rock strata that serves as the standard for definition and recognition of a stratigraphic boundary.

CONT

Each boundary stratotype serves as the standard for definition and recognition of the base of a stratigraphic unit. The top of a unit may be defined by the boundary stratotype of the next higher stratigraphic unit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

[...] point spécifique dans une succession de couches géologiques qui sert d'étalon pour la définition et l'identification d'une limite stratigraphique.

Spanish

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