Guadalupian (273.01 +/-0.14 Ma)

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
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Color RGB
R: 251 G: 116 B: 92
Rank
chronostratigraphic Epoch
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid formal name

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Guadalupien
Français
Guadalupien
Italiano
Guadalupiano
English
Guadalupian (273.01 +/-0.14 Ma)
Origin of the Name

Named after the Guadalupe Mountains (Texas, USA).

Historical Variants

Guadalupium, Guadalupéen

Hierarchy and sequence

Subordinate units
Units at roof

Age

Age at top
  • Capitanian
Age at base
  • Roadian

  • Capitanian (264.28 +/-0.16 Ma)

    Name Origin

    Named after the Capitan Reef in the Guadalupe Mountains (Texas, USA).

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Stage
    Status
    valid formal name
    Age
    Capitanian
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  • Wordian (266.9 +/-0.4 Ma)

    Name Origin

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

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Stage
    Status
    valid formal name
    Age
    Wordian
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  • Roadian (273.01 +/-0.14 Ma)

    Name Origin

    Named after the Road Canyon Member of the Word Formation (Texas, USA).

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Stage
    Status
    valid formal name
    Age
    Roadian
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