Homerian
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Not to be confused with Homeric.
Fifth stage of the Silurian
| Homerian | ||
|---|---|---|
| 430.5 ± 0.7 – 427.4 ± 0.5 Ma | ||
| Paleogeography of the Homerian, 430 Ma | ||
| Chronology | ||
−444 — – −442 — – −440 — – −438 — – −436 — – −434 — – −432 — – −430 — – −428 — – −426 — – −424 — – −422 — – −420 — – −418 — | ||
Subdivision of the Silurian according to the ICS, as of 2023.[3] Vertical axis scale: Millions of years ago | ||
52°36′56′′N 2°33′53′′W / 52.6156°N 2.5647°W / 52.6156; -2.5647
52°21′33′′N 2°46′38′′W / 52.3592°N 2.7772°W / 52.3592; -2.7772
In the geologic timescale, the Homerian is an age of the Wenlock Epoch of the Silurian Period of the Paleozoic Era of the Phanerozoic Eon that is comprehended between 430.5 ± 0.7 Ma and 427.4 ± 0.5 Ma (million years ago), approximately. The Homerian Age succeeds the Sheinwoodian Age and precedes the Gorstian Age.
The name comes from the small village of Homer, Shropshire near Much Wenlock.[5] The defining lower boundary of Homerian rock layers (GSSP) is located within the Coalbrookdale Formation of England.
References
[edit ]- ^ Jeppsson, L.; Calner, M. (2007). "The Silurian Mulde Event and a scenario for secundo—secundo events". Earth and Environmental Science Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. 93 (02): 135–154. doi:10.1017/S0263593300000377.
- ^ Munnecke, A.; Samtleben, C.; Bickert, T. (2003). "The Ireviken Event in the lower Silurian of Gotland, Sweden-relation to similar Palaeozoic and Proterozoic events". Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology. 195 (1): 99–124. doi:10.1016/S0031-0182(03)00304-3.
- ^ "International Chronostratigraphic Chart" (PDF). International Commission on Stratigraphy . September 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c Holland, C. (1982). "The State of Silurian Stratigraphy" (PDF). Episodes. 1982: 21–23. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Gradstein, Felix M.; Ogg, James G.; Smith, Alan G. (2004). A Geologic Time Scale 2004. ISBN 9780521786737.
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