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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
Sequence stratigraphy — is a relatively new branch of geology that attempts to link relative sea level changes to sedimentary deposits. The essence of the method is mapping of strata based on identification of surfaces which represent time lines (e.g. subaerial… … Wikipedia
Strata — is the plural of stratum (the geological formation); for other uses in which it can be used in the singular or plural, see Stratum (disambiguation).Strata may refer to:* Strata (novel), a science fiction novel by Terry Pratchett. * Strata title,… … Wikipedia
Strata 3D — is a commercial 3D modeling and animation program developed in St. George, Utah by Corastar. It is the current incarnation of a program that was previously called Strata Studio Pro and StrataVision 3D.Strata 3D is well known for its ease of use… … Wikipedia
Absaroka sequence — The Absaroka sequence was a cratonic sequence that extended from the end of the Mississippian through the Permian periods. It is the unconformity between this sequence and the preceding Kaskaskia that divides the Carboniferous into the… … Wikipedia
Kaskaskia sequence — The Kaskaskia sequence was a cratonic sequence that began in the mid Devonian, peaked early in the Mississippian, and ended by mid Mississippian time. A major unconformity separates it from the lower Tippecanoe sequence.The basal that is, the… … Wikipedia
rock sequence — noun A suite of rocks containing a variety of separate strata, with an overall lithology that can be used to interpret the paleoenvironment of deposition over a certain period … Wiktionary
geochronology — geochronologic /jee oh kron l oj ik/, geochronological, adj. geochronologist, n. /jee oh kreuh nol euh jee/, n. the chronology of the earth, as based on both absolute and relative methods of age determination. [1890 95; GEO + CHRONOLOGY] * * *… … Universalium
Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… … Universalium
Charles Darwin's education — gave him a foundation in the doctrine of Creation prevalent throughout the West at the time, as well as knowledge of medicine and theology. More significantly, it led to his interest in natural history, which culminated in his taking part in the… … Wikipedia
The Map that Changed the World — is a book by Simon Winchester. It tells the story of geologist William Smith and his great achievement, the first geologic map of England and Wales, the first geologic map in the worldFact|date=July 2008. Smith s pivotal insights were that each… … Wikipedia
stratification — /strat euh fi kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or an instance of stratifying. 2. a stratified state or appearance: the stratification of ancient ruins from eight different periods. 3. Sociol. the hierarchical or vertical division of society according… … Universalium