erathem


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erathem

(ˈɪərəˌθɛm)
n
(Geological Science) geology the stratum of rocks representing a specific geological era
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erathem

The rocks formed during a geological era.
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The strata of the target site (from top to bottom) are the Pingyuan formation of the Quaternary system, the Minghuazhen formation and Guantao formation of the upper Tertiary system, the Dongying formation of the lower Tertiary system, and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th members of the Shahejie formations and Kongdian formation in Cenozoic Erathem (Figure 4).
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