subcommission on Carboniferous stratigraphy
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The Subcommission on Carboniferous Stratigraphy is an expert body that develops and maintains the global stratigraphic framework and standards for the Carboniferous Period within the International Commission on Stratigraphy.
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| subcommission on Carboniferous stratigraphy canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
scientific subcommission
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stratigraphic subcommission ⓘ |
| aim |
ensure consistent use of Carboniferous stratigraphic units worldwide
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provide an agreed global time scale for the Carboniferous ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Carboniferous Period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith | other ICS subcommissions ⓘ |
| concerns |
boundary stratotypes of the Carboniferous
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time-rock units of the Carboniferous ⓘ |
| domain |
Earth history
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geology ⓘ |
| field |
Carboniferous geology
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chronostratigraphy ⓘ stratigraphy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
global correlation of Carboniferous rock successions
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standardization of Carboniferous stage and series boundaries ⓘ |
| hasMemberType |
Carboniferous specialists
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stratigraphic experts ⓘ |
| hasScope | global ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| operatesWithin | International Union of Geological Sciences NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | International Commission on Stratigraphy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| produces |
formal stratigraphic recommendations
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position papers on Carboniferous boundaries ⓘ |
| regulates | formal subdivision of the Carboniferous Period ⓘ |
| reportsTo | International Commission on Stratigraphy executive ⓘ |
| subjectOf | Carboniferous stratigraphic guidelines ⓘ |
| task |
coordinate international research on Carboniferous stratigraphy
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define global chronostratigraphic units of the Carboniferous ⓘ develop global stratigraphic framework for the Carboniferous Period ⓘ evaluate and propose Global Boundary Stratotype Sections and Points for Carboniferous boundaries ⓘ maintain global stratigraphic standards for the Carboniferous Period ⓘ recommend formal names and boundaries for Carboniferous stages ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point
NERFINISHED
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series and stage hierarchy ⓘ |
| usesStandard | International Chronostratigraphic Chart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| website | https://stratigraphy.org (host organization site) ⓘ |
| worksOn |
definition of Carboniferous series
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definition of Carboniferous stages ⓘ |
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