Geologic unit collecting form

Definition of geologic unit (GeoSciML):

Conceptually, may represent a body of material in the Earth whose complete and precise extent is inferred to exist, or a classifier used to characterize parts of the Earth (e.g. lithologic map unit like 'granitic rock' or 'alluvial deposit', surficial units like 'till' or 'old alluvium').

ATTENTION!

Before starting, make sure that in the system are already uploaded all the necessary elements, which are listed in the following list, which is organized in order of collection of data.

  1. Geologic event

Everything is ready? Please, go on with the Geologic Unit

NAME AND DESCRIPTION

Please insert the proper name of the unit

LITHOLOGY

For the definitions of the terms from the used vocabularies, click on the vocabulary name

ORIGIN AND AGE

Please insert information either about the geologic event related to the genesis of the unit, or about the age.
If you need help in this section, you can check the Geologic Time scale

RELATION WITH THE GEOLOGICAL MAP O PIEMONTE

For the geologic units in Piedmont region, northern Italy, please go to the Geological Map of Piemonte website, click on the right location on the map and copy the first field (named "sigla") on the pop up window that appears.

 

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