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geologic column

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geologic column [¦jē·ə¦läj·ik ′käl·əm]
(geology)
The vertical sequence of strata of various ages found in an area or region. Also known as column.
The geologic time scale as represented by rocks.


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Discussions of global time-rock units and the geologic column contain important references published in Nature and Science, as well as information on global boundary stratotypes.
 
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