Mesoproterozoic (1600 Ma)

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
0/30/55/0
Color RGB
R: 253 G: 180 B: 98
Rank
chronostratigraphy
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Mesoproterozoikum
Français
Mésoprotérozoique
Italiano
Mesoproterozoico
English
Mesoproterozoic (1600 Ma)

Hierarchy and sequence

Subordinate units
Units at roof

Age

Age at top
  • Proterozoic
Age at base
  • Proterozoic

  • Stenian (1200 Ma)

    Name Origin

    From stenós (Greek), meaning "narrow".

    Rank
    chronostratigraphy
    Status
    valid
    In short
    Last period of the Mesoproterozoic, during which the supercontinent Rodinia assembled. Its base has been defined chronometrically.
    Age
    Mesoproterozoic (= Middle Proterozoic)
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  • Ectasian (1400 Ma)

    Name Origin

    From éktasis (Greek), meaning "extension".

    Rank
    chronostratigraphy
    Status
    valid
    In short
    Second period of the Mesoproterozoic. Its base has been defined chronometrically.
    Age
    Mesoproterozoic (= Middle Proterozoic)
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  • Calymmian (1600 Ma)

    Name Origin

    From kálymma (Greek), meaning "cover".

    Rank
    chronostratigraphy
    Status
    valid
    In short

    First period of the Mesoproterozoic. Its base has been defined chronometrically.

    Age
    Mesoproterozoic (= Middle Proterozoic)
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