Stratigraphy

Definition

Stratigraphy is the study of rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification). It is primarily used in geology for dating and understanding geological events.

Related terms

Sedimentation: The process by which sediment accumulates in layers over time, forming strata.

Fossil Record:

The total number of fossils discovered and studied by paleontologists, which can provide information about past life forms present at different strata levels.

Relative Dating: A method used by geologists to determine if an object or event is older or younger than other objects or events without needing exact dates.