Pennsylvanian (323.2 +/-0.4 Ma)

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
40/10/20/0
Color RGB
R: 163 G: 194 B: 185
Rank
chronostratigraphic Epoch
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid formal name

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Pennsylvanium
Français
Pennsylvanien
Italiano
Pennsylvaniano
English
Pennsylvanian (323.2 +/-0.4 Ma)
Origin of the Name

Named after the Pennsylvania state (USA).

Hierarchy and sequence

Subordinate units

Age

Age at top
  • Gzhelian
Age at base
  • Bashkirian

  • Late Pennsylvanian (307.0 +/-0.1 Ma)

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Subepoch
    Status
    valid
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    • Gzhelian (303.7 +/-0.1 Ma)

      Name Origin

      Named after the village of Gzhel = Gjel (Russia), 50 km SE Moscow.

      Rank
      chronostratigraphic Stage
      Status
      valid formal name
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    • Kasimovian (307.0 +/-0.1 Ma)

      Name Origin

      Named after the town of Kasimov (Russia).

      Rank
      chronostratigraphic Stage
      Status
      valid formal name
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  • Middle Pennsylvanian (315.2 +/-0.2 Ma)

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Subepoch
    Status
    valid
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    • Moscovian (315.2 +/-0.2 Ma)

      Rank
      chronostratigraphic Stage
      Status
      valid formal name
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  • Early Pennsylvanian (323.2 +/-0.4 Ma)

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Subepoch
    Status
    valid
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    • Bashkirian (323.2 +/-0.4 Ma)

      Rank
      chronostratigraphic Stage
      Status
      valid formal name
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