geological reference section

C19387 concept

A geological reference section is a formally designated, well-exposed sequence of rock layers used as a standard for describing, correlating, and comparing the stratigraphy of a particular geological unit or region.

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Observed surface forms (5)

stratigraphic section ×8
geological boundary stratotype ×2
geological type section ×2
geologic type section ×1
geological stratotype section ×1

Instances (14)

Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point at Klonk, Czech Republic
Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point for base of Hettangian via concept surface "geological boundary stratotype"
Meishan section China for base of Triassic via concept surface "stratigraphic section"
surface form: Meishan section
Lemme-Carrosio section, Italy (Miocene GSSP) via concept surface "stratigraphic section"
surface form: Lemme-Carrosio section
Meishan section, South China via concept surface "stratigraphic section"
Pridoli section near Prague, Czech Republic via concept surface "stratigraphic section"
Eifelian GSSP at Wetteldorf, Germany via concept surface "geological type section"
Klonk Section via concept surface "stratigraphic section"
Klonk, near Suchomasty, Czech Republic via concept surface "stratigraphic section"
surface form: Klonk
Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point for the base of the Anisian via concept surface "geological boundary stratotype"
Deşli Caira section, Romania via concept surface "stratigraphic section"
surface form: Deşli Caira section
GSSP at Enorama Creek, Flinders Ranges, South Australia via concept surface "geological stratotype section"
Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point for base at Peniche, Portugal
Monte dei Corvi section, Italy (Tortonian base) via concept surface "stratigraphic section"
surface form: Monte dei Corvi section