Changes in stratigraphic nomenclature by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1963

Abstract

The Geologic Names Committee_______________________________ 2 Functions._______________________________________________ 2 Availability of Committee records for reference______________ 3 Historical development of the stratigraphic code.-_________________ 4 Listings of nomenclature changes.___________________________________ 7 New names adopted for official use in U.S. Geological Survey reports. _ 8 Previously used names adopted for official use in U.S. Geological Survey reports.________________________._______.._ 12 Stratigraphic names revised____________________-_________-_-____ 14 Changes in age designation_____________________________________ 21 Stratigraphic names abandoned_________________________________ 21