lithostratigraphic unit
Definition
Lithostratigraphic units are bodies of rocks, bedded or unbedded, that are defined and characterized on the basis of their lithologic properties and their stratigraphic relations. Lithostratigraphic units are the basic units of geologic mapping.
Reference
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Murphy MA., Salvador A., Piller WE., Aubry M. International Commission on Stratigraphy. Stratigraphic Guide. [2026-2-4] stratigraphy.org
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
Relationships
Properties
Label
lithostratigraphic unit
EUPH Code (UID)
[2046]
EUPH IRI
https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/2046
Descriptor
n/a
Created
2023-01-23
Updated
2026-02-04
Contributors
Class
Author: Michael Rubinigg
Definition
Author: Michael Rubinigg
Translation
Authors: Michael Rubinigg
Class translations
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lithostratigraphic unit
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