Albian (~ 113.0 Ma)

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Representation and status

Index
alb
Color CMYK
20 / 0 / 40 / 0
Color RGB
R: 204 G: 234 B: 151
Rank
chronostratigraphic Stage
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid formal name
Status discussion

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Albien (CH ; DE/AT: Alb, Albium)
Français
Albien
Italiano
Albiano
English
Albian (~ 113.0 Ma)
Origin of the Name

Named after the Aube region (France).

Historical Variants

Albien (d'Orbigny 1842, Sornay et al. 1957), 27e Etage = Albien (Greppin 1866), gault inférieur à faune albienne (Renevier 1868), Gault auct.

Nomenclatorial Remarks

Latin: Alba

Hierarchy and sequence

Subordinate units
Units at roof

Age

Age at top
  • Albian
Age at base
  • Albian

Geography

Type area
Aube (Paris Basin, France)

References

Definition
d'Orbigny A. (1842) : Paléontologie française - Terrains crétacés - II. Gastropodes.

  • Vraconnien

    Name Origin

    La Vraconnaz = La Vraconne (VD), Saint-Croix

    Rank
    chronostratigraphy
    Status
    obsolete term (disused)
    Nomenclatorial Remarks
    <p>Vraconnin (Mayer-Eymar 1885) = Albien moyen à tardif &gt;&lt; Rhotomagin = Vraconnien !</p>
    In short

    Local chronostratigraphic subdivision corresponding to the late Albian (and earliest Cenomanian).

    Age
    Latest Albian
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  • Oceanic Anoxic Event (OAE 1d)

    Rank
    Oceanic Anoxic Event
    Status
    valid
    Age
    Latest Albian
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  • Oceanic Anoxic Event (OAE 1c)

    Rank
    chemostratigraphy
    Status
    valid
    In short
    Oceanic anoxic event of the Late Albian.
    Age
    Middle Albian
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