Mississippian (358.9 +/-0.4 Ma)

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
60/25/55/0
Color RGB
R: 103 G: 143 B: 102
Rank
chronostratigraphic Epoch
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid formal name

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Mississipien
Français
Mississipien
Italiano
Mississippiano
English
Mississippian (358.9 +/-0.4 Ma)

Hierarchy and sequence

Subordinate units
Units at roof

  • Late Mississippian (330.9 +/-0.2 Ma)

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Subepoch
    Status
    valid
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    • Serpukhovian (330.9 +/-0.2 Ma)

      Rank
      chronostratigraphic Stage
      Status
      valid formal name
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  • Middle Mississippian (346.7 +/-0.4 Ma)

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Subepoch
    Status
    valid
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    • Visean (346.7 +/-0.4 Ma)

      Rank
      chronostratigraphic Stage
      Status
      valid formal name
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  • Early Mississippian (358.9 +/-0.4 Ma)

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Subepoch
    Status
    valid
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    • Tournaisian (358.9 +/-0.4 Ma)

      Name Origin

      Named after the town of Tournay

      Rank
      chronostratigraphic Stage
      Status
      valid formal name
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