지층의 순서, 상대적 위치 및 지질 시대와의 관계를 연구하는 지질학의 한 분야.
The branch of geology concerned with the study of rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification), focusing on their order, relative position, and relationship to the geological time scale.
예문:
"The researcher used stratigraphy to determine the age of the sedimentary rock formations."
"Advances in seismic stratigraphy have revolutionized our understanding of ocean floor evolution."
유적지에서 인간 활동의 상대적 연대순을 결정하기 위해 고고학적 유물 층의 순서와 위치를 분석하는 것.
The analysis of the order and position of layers of archaeological remains to determine the relative chronological sequence of human activity at a site.
예문:
"Careful excavation of the site's stratigraphy revealed multiple periods of occupation."
"The stratigraphy of the cave floor provided a clear timeline of prehistoric tool development."
특정 지역에 있는 일련의 지층들의 구체적인 배열이나 구조.
The specific arrangement or structure of a particular set of strata in a given geographical area.
예문:
"The complex stratigraphy of the Grand Canyon offers a visual history of the Earth's crust."
"Engineers must study the local stratigraphy before beginning any major underground construction."