Wordian (266.9 +/-0.4 Ma)

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
0 / 45 / 40 / 0
Color RGB
R: 251 G: 141 B: 118
Rank
chronostratigraphic Stage
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid formal name

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Wordien
Français
Wordien
Italiano
Wordiano
English
Wordian (266.9 +/-0.4 Ma)
Origin of the Name

Named after the Word Formation (Word Ranch, Glass Mountains) of the North American Permian Basin.

Historical Variants

Wordium

Hierarchy and sequence

Units at roof

Age

Age at top
  • Wordian
Age at base
  • Wordian
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