stratigraphic horizon
Definition
[...] either a bedding surface where there is marked change in the lithology within a sequence of sedimentary or volcanic rocks, or a distinctive layer or thin bed with a characteristic lithology or fossil content within a sequence.
Reference
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Anonymous 2026 Horizon (geology). Wikipedia. [2026-2-3] en.wikipedia.org
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
Relationships
stratigraphic horizon
lowest biostratigraphic zone
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latest period or highest system
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latest era or highest erathem
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latest epoch or highest series
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latest eon or highest eonothem
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latest age or highest stage
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highest biostratigraphic zone
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earliest period or lowest system
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earliest era or lowest erathem
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earliest epoch or lowest series
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earliest eon or lowest eonothem
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earliest age or lowest stage
quality of
stratigraphic horizon
Properties
Label
stratigraphic horizon
EUPH Code (UID)
[1060]
EUPH IRI
https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/1060
Descriptor
n/a
Created
2023-01-23
Updated
2026-02-03
Contributors
Class
Author: Michael Rubinigg
Definition
Author: Michael Rubinigg
Translation
Authors: Michael Rubinigg
Class translations
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