Calymmian
This article will address the topic of Calymmian, which has aroused great interest and controversy in various areas. Calymmian has generated an intense debate in contemporary society, awakening the curiosity and opinion of specialists and the general public. Its relevance and significance have led to a deeper study and analysis, with the aim of understanding its impact and scope. In this sense, it is pertinent to examine in detail the different aspects surrounding Calymmian, exploring its origin, evolution, repercussions and possible future scenarios. Likewise, it seeks to offer a comprehensive perspective that allows enriching knowledge about Calymmian, providing elements that contribute to a critical and reflective analysis.
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 Paleoglobe of the Earth at the start of the Calymmian, c. 1590 Ma[citation needed] | |||||||||||
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| Name formality | Formal | ||||||||||
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| Celestial body | Earth | ||||||||||
| Regional usage | Global (ICS) | ||||||||||
| Time scale(s) used | ICS Time Scale | ||||||||||
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| Chronological unit | Period | ||||||||||
| Stratigraphic unit | System | ||||||||||
| Time span formality | Formal | ||||||||||
| Lower boundary definition | Defined chronometrically | ||||||||||
| Lower GSSA ratified | 1991[1] | ||||||||||
| Upper boundary definition | Defined chronometrically | ||||||||||
| Upper GSSA ratified | 1991[1] | ||||||||||
The Calymmian Period (from Ancient Greek: κάλυμμα, romanized: kálymma, meaning "cover") is the first geologic period in the Mesoproterozoic Era and lasted from 1600 Mya to 1400 Mya (million years ago). Instead of being based on stratigraphy, these dates are defined chronometrically.
The period is characterised by expansion of existing platform covers, or by new platforms on recently cratonized basements.
The supercontinent Columbia started to break up during the Calymmian some 1500 Mya.
The Volyn biota have been dated to 1500 Mya.
See also
- Boring Billion – Earth history, 1.8 to 0.8 billion years ago
- Jotnian – Oldest known sediments in the Baltic area that have not been subject to metamorphism
References
- "Calymmian Period". GeoWhen Database. Archived from the original on May 12, 2006. Retrieved January 5, 2006.
- James G. Ogg (2004). "Status on Divisions of the International Geologic Time Scale". Lethaia. 37 (2): 183–199. doi:10.1080/00241160410006492.
- ^ a b Plumb, K. A. (June 1, 1991). "New Precambrian time scale". Episodes. 14 (2): 139–140. doi:10.18814/epiiugs/1991/v14i2/005.
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