Earthquake Glossary - geologic time scale

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geologic time scale
a chronological sequence of geologic events usually represented in the form of a chart showing names of various rock layers and indicating the estimated duration of each geologic unit.

See also:
Geologic Time General Interest publication
Geologic Time Scale Color Scheme