{"product_id":"geologic-time-scale-2020-9780128243602","title":"Geologic Time Scale 2020 () 9780128243602","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGeologic Time Scale 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdate on the standard international framework for deciphering the history of our planet, providing a complete stratigraphy of all periods and stages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFelix Gradstein (Edited by), James G. Ogg (Edited by), Mark D. Schmitz (Edited by), Gabi M. Ogg (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780128243602, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e, published 12 November 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1390 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 19 x 8.2 cm, 2.83 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeologic Time Scale 2020\u003c\/i\u003e (2 volume set) contains contributions from 80+ leading scientists who present syntheses in an easy-to-understand format that includes numerous color charts, maps and photographs. In addition to detailed overviews of chronostratigraphy, evolution, geochemistry, sequence stratigraphy and planetary geology, the GTS2020 volumes have separate chapters on each geologic period with compilations of the history of divisions, the current GSSPs (global boundary stratotypes), detailed bio-geochem-sequence correlation charts, and derivation of the age models.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe authors are on the forefront of chronostratigraphic research and initiatives surrounding the creation of an international geologic time scale. The included charts display the most up-to-date, international standard as ratified by the International Commission on Stratigraphy and the International Union of Geological Sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs the framework for deciphering the history of our planet Earth, this book is essential for practicing Earth Scientists and academics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 1 PART I INTRODUCTION\u003c\/b\u003e 1. Introduction 2. The chronostratigraphic scale\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II CONCEPTS AND METHODS \u003c\/b\u003e3. Evolution and biostratigraphy (12 sub-chapters on major groups) 4. Astrochronology 5. The geomagnetic polarity time scale 6. Radioisotope geochronology 7. Strontium isotope stratigraphy 8. Osmium isotope stratigraphy 9. Sulfur isotope stratigraphy 10. Oxygen isotope stratigraphy 11. Carbon isotope stratigraphy 12. Influence of Large Igneous Provinces 13. Phanerozoic eustacy 14. Geomathematical and statistical procedures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III GEOLOGIC PERIODS of Planetary and Precambrian\u003c\/b\u003e 15. The Planetary time scale  16. Precambrian (4.56 Ga to 1 Ga) 17. The Tonian and Cryogenian Period 18. The Ediacaran Period\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 2 PART IV GEOLOGIC PERIODS of Phanerozoic\u003c\/b\u003e 19. The Cambrian Period 20. The Ordovician Period 21. The Silurian Period 22. The Devonian Period 23. The Carboniferous Period 24. The Permian Period 25. The Triassic Period 26. The Jurassic Period 27. The Cretaceous Period 28. The Paleogene Period 29. The Neogene Period 30. The Quaternary Period 31. The Anthropocene\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1. Color code according to the Commission for the Geological Map of the World Appendix 2. Radioisotopic dates used in GTS2020 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geology%20\u0026amp;%20the%20lithosphere%20%5BRBG%5D%22\"\u003eRBG\u003c\/a\u003e], Geophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geophysics%20%5BPHVG%5D%22\"\u003ePHVG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Elsevier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648230084888,"sku":"9780128243602","price":65.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780128243602.jpg?v=1694089479","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/geologic-time-scale-2020-9780128243602","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}