Stratigraphy

Abstract

Stratigraphy is the study of the succession and time related architecture of rock strata. Stratification is not limited to sedimentary rocks, but is also found in igneous rocks, particularly volcanic rocks, and in certain plutonic rocks. All bedded rocks can be treated stratigraphy, i.e. establish age relations between beds. However, the term “stratigraphy” is used primarily in the context of sedimentary research.