Guide for geological nomenclature in Sweden

2016/10/17 by Risto A. Kumpulainen · 1 citation
Computer Science · Earth and Planetary Sciences · #Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping #Geological formations and processes #Geological Modeling and Analysis #Geology #Nomenclature #Bedrock #Landform #Paleontology #Tectonics #Geologic map #Historical geology #Geological survey #Earth science #Structural geology #Taxonomy (biology)

paper · pdf · doi:10.1080/11035897.2016.1178666

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Abstract

This guide provides recommendations on how to introduce formal names for geological units, specifically lithostratigraphic, chronostratigraphic, biostratigraphic, lithodemic, tectonic and tectonostratigraphic units, as well as for other geological features such as deformational structures and bedrock landforms. The recommendations apply to Swedish geology but are crafted to harmonize with international practice in geological nomenclature.

Citations

• Stratigraphic Landscape Analysis and geomorphological paradigms: Scandinavia as an example of Phanerozoic uplift and subsidence
• NORTH AMERICAN STRATIGRAPHIC CODE

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• Lithostratigraphy [wikipedia]

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