Group (stratigraphy)
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title:
Group (stratigraphy)
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In geology, a group is a lithostratigraphic unit consisting of a series of related formations that have been classified together to form a group. Formations are the fundamental unit of stratigraphy. Groups may sometimes be combined into supergroups. Groups are useful for showing relationships between formations, and they are also useful for small-scale mapping or for studying the stratigraphy of large regions. Geologists exploring a new area have sometimes defined groups when they believe the st
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A group of geologic formations
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_(stratigraphy)
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2024-01-03T22:25:14Z
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