Geological formations
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conceptos científicos > conceptos de ciencias físicas > geological concepts
Descripción
In geology, the fundamental units of lithostratigraphy comprising distinctive assemblages, layers, or units of rock in an area, characterized as being of homogeneous origin and appearance. The designation and limits of a given geological formation may vary, depending upon the criteria imposed by the cataloging body.
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- geological formation [en]
- geologic formations [en]
- formations (geological) [en]
- stratigraphic formations [en]