Stratigraphy

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /strÉ™tɨgrÉ™fiː/

Origin

Full definition of stratigraphy

Noun

1. (geology) The study of rock layers and the layering process (stratification).
2. (archaeology) the layering of deposits, with newer remains overlaying older ones, forming a chronology of the site.

Derived terms

• biostratigraphy
• chronostratigraphy
• lithostratigraphy
• hydrostratigraphy
• seismic stratigraphy
• stratigrapher
• stratigraphic
• stratigraphical