Sequence (geology)
Geological events, processes, or rocks, arranged in chronological order
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Definition
In a more rigorous and general way, a sequence is defined as a
"relatively conformable [...], genetically related succession of strata bounded by unconformities or their correlative surfaces"
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Special cases and related concepts
Special cases of sequences include type 1 sequences and type 2 sequences. A related concept are parasequences. Contrary to their name they are not smaller sequences.