Olenekian (251.2 Ma)

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
30 / 65 / 0 / 0
Color RGB
R: 176 G: 81 B: 165
Rank
chronostratigraphic Stage
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid formal name
Status discussion

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Olénékien
Français
Olénékien
Italiano
Olenekiano
English
Olenekian (251.2 Ma)
Origin of the Name

Olenek = Olenyok River, N Siberian Russia

Historical Variants

Olenek, Olenekium (DE/AT)

Hierarchy and sequence

Subordinate units
Units at roof

Age

Age at top
  • Olenekian
Age at base
  • Olenekian
  • Spathian

    Name Origin

    Leonard Frank Spath (1882-1957), British geologist and paleontologist.

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Substage
    Status
    local name (informal)
  • Smithian

    Name Origin
    James Perrin Smith (1864-1931), US geologist and paleontologist.
    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Substage
    Status
    local name (informal)
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