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Correlation of the Meishucunian Stage in South Asia
Author(s) -
Zhiwen Jiang,
Brasier M.D.,
Hamdi B.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
acta geologica sinica ‐ english edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.444
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1755-6724
pISSN - 1000-9515
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-6724.1989.mp2001001.x
Subject(s) - precambrian , boundary (topology) , stratotype , correlation , geology , paleontology , stage (stratigraphy) , geometry , mathematics , mathematical analysis
The determination of boundary points and their correlation are prerequisites for defining the Precambrian‐Cambrian boundary and the intercontinental correlation. A large number of good Precambrian‐Cambrian boundary sections in South Asia not only possess the conditions for selection of a boundary stratotype, but also provide the basis for the long‐distance correlation of those boundary sections. Through a detailed study of the latest data obtained from the typical sections in South China, the Lesser Himalaya Mountains and the Alborz Mountains, the locations of boundary points have been defined, and a correlation scheme is proposed, which contributes to the solution of the problem of worldwide correlation of boundary sections.