Definition of New Stratigraphic Units

Note: all unit definitions should be approved by the relevant State or Territory Stratigraphy Subcommission.

For assistance completing definition cards please contact the database manager by email , by phone on (02) 6249 9491 or contact the relevant State or Territory Stratigraphy Subcommission Convenor.

This definition may be completed by:

• printing a PDF form [PDF 68kB] and sending the completed form to the relevant State or Territory Stratigraphy Subcommission Convenor; or
• downloading an RTF form [RTF 1.3MB], editing it in a word processor and sending the completed form via email to the relevant State or Territory Stratigraphy Subcommission Convenor.

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Using the Stratigraphic Units Database

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Stratigraphic Nomenclature

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• Australian Stratigraphy Commission
• Availability and reservation of names
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• How to define a lithostratigraphic unit
• Igneous Units Guide
• Type sections
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