Lyle, Paul

Introducing Stratigraphy (Introducing Earth and Environmental Sciences)

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ISBN 13:: 9781780460222
author:: Lyle, Paul
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Dunedin Academic Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 21.7 x 21.7 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:: Science, Earth Sciences, Geology,
Condition:: New
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Stratigraphy: A Branch of Geology Explained Stratigraphy is the study of rock layers and layering. It primarily focuses on sedimentary rocks, but also examines layered igneous rocks formed by successive lava flows. By analyzing sequences of rock strata, stratigraphers aim to understand time relationships and correlate units elsewhere. The principles of stratigraphy, developed in the 17th century, remain fundamental today. The law of superposition states that older strata are found at the bottom of a sequence. This concept guides modern stratigraphy, which is overseen by The International Commission on Stratigraphy. Its goal is to define global units for the International Chronostratigraphic Chart, which in turn forms the basis for the International Geologic Time Scale. This introduction to stratigraphy provides a concise and accessible overview of the subject. It will be helpful to students and amateur geologists seeking to understand this branch of geology.

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