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Earth in TimeThe Rock Record and
Geologic Time
Earth in TimeThe Rock Record and
Geologic Time
GEOLOGY TODAY
Barbara W. MurckBrian J. Skinner
Chapter 3
N. Lindsley-Griffin, 1999.
Maroon Bells, Colorado
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Original horizontality:
Sediments are deposited on a horizontal surface
Sedimentary rocks form in horizontal layers
Sedimentary rocks not horizontal were disturbed after they formed Folded sedimentary strata, Crete
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Stratigraphic superposition:
Each layer of sedimentary rocks is deposited over the previous layer
Lower layers are always older than upper layers
Sandstone, limestone, and shale strata, Grand Canyon N.P., AZ
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Cross-cutting relationships:
A rock unit is always older than any feature which cuts across or disrupts it.
Fractures cutting sandstone layers, Merseyside, UK
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Cross-cutting relationships:
A rock unit is always older than any feature which cuts across or disrupts it.
Fractures cutting sandstone layers, Merseyside, UK
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Correlation:Lateral continuity --
Strata can be traced from one location to another
Physical similarity --
Same characteristics
= same strata
Similar sequence of strata in two sections
= same sequenceCoal and sandstone strata, Badlands N.P., SD
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Faunal succession:Each formation contains a unique fossil assemblage
Assemblages succeed one another in orderly, predictable sequence
Same everywhere in the world
In general, simpler organisms precede more complex ones in the same group
Dinosaur tracks
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Faunal succession used for correlation:
Look for same fossils in same sequence of similar strata.
Fig. 3.6, p. 63
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Absolute Age - PrinciplesAbsolute Age - Principles
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Radioactive Decay - Release of particles from nucleus
ALPHA EMISSION:Two protons + two neutronsMass - 4 Number - 2
BETA EMISSION:Neutron decays to a protonand gives off an electronMass - no change Number + 1
BETA CAPTURE:Proton captures electron andbecomes a neutronMass - no change Number - 1
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Half-life: Time needed for the number of parent atoms to be reduced by one-half
At time zero, 100% P.A.
After one half-life, 50% P.A. and 50% D.A.
After two half-lives, 25% P.A. and 75% D.A.
Figure 3.12, p. 70
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Carbon-14 Dating
Carbon-14 Dating
Neutrons in atmosphere change nitrogen-14 to carbon-14C-14 incorporated into tissue ofliving organismsRatio of C-14 to other C-isotopesremains constant in living tissueAt death, C-14 not replenished,ratio of C-14 to other C-isotopes decreasesAmount of C-14 remainingdetermines time since deathof organism
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Proterozoic
Quaternary
Cretaceous
The Geologic Column[Fig. 3.8, p. 64]
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Dating the Geologic Time Scale Dating the Geologic Time Scale
Sedimentary rocksnot easily dated radiometrically
Radiometric ages added to geologic timescale by:1. Cross-cutting relationships2. Bracketing
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Unconformities:
Gaps in the rock record - recognized by an erosional surface
Signifies a major break in deposition
Columbia River Gorge, OR-WA
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Horizontal sedimentary rocks
Dike cuts strata - dike is younger
Fault cuts dike and strata - fault is youngest
Original horizontalitySuperpositionCross-cutting relationships Youngest
sedimentary rock
Oldestsedimentary rock
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Dating the Geologic Time Scale Dating the Geologic Time Scale
Radiometric age of intrusion Y is 350 m.y.
Radiometric age of intrusion X is 400 m.y.
Devonian strata (B) must be older than 350 m.y. and younger than 400 m.y.
Mississippian strata are younger than 350 m.y.
Silurian strata are older than both Devonian and 400 m.y.
Radiometric dating and cross-cutting relationshipsbracket ages of sedimentary rocks
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Angular unconformity - younger layers over tilted layers - Grand Canyon, AZ
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Angular unconformity - younger layers over tilted layers - Grand Canyon, AZ
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Disconformity Angular Unconformity
Time gap without angular relationship Time gap after folding, faulting
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Disconformity Angular Unconformity
Time gap without angular relationship Time gap after folding, faulting
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“Baked zone” - soil formed on older lava flow before being covered and cooked by a
new lava flow - DisconformityN. Lindsley-Griffin, 1998
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“Baked zone” - soil formed on older lava flow before being covered and cooked by a
new lava flow - DisconformityN. Lindsley-Griffin, 1998
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Nonconformity - sedimentary rocks over crystalline (metamorphic or igneous) rocks
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Nonconformity - sedimentary rocks over crystalline (metamorphic or igneous) rocks
N. Lindsley-Griffin, 1998
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Nonconformity - sedimentary gravels over garnet schist. What is the history of this outcrop?
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Nonconformity - sedimentary gravels over garnet schist. What is the history of this outcrop?
N. Lindsley-Griffin, 1998
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Cross-cutting relationships: dike cutting gneiss is youngerN. Lindsley-Griffin, 1998
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Cross-cutting relationships: dike cutting gneiss is youngerN. Lindsley-Griffin, 1998
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Cross cutting relationships: what is the sequence of events in this folded marble with two dikes?
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Cross cutting relationships: what is the sequence of events in this folded marble with two dikes?
N. Lindsley-Griffin, 1998
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Superposition
Disconformity
Original horizontality
Angular unconformity
Cross-cutting relationships
Nonconformity
Grand Canyon FormationsGrand Canyon Formations
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Grand Canyon FormationsGrand Canyon Formations
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Sequence of events based on geology of the Inner Gorge
1.Deposition of shale in marine environment
2. Metamorphism of shale into Vishnu schist
3. Intrusion by Zoroaster granite
4. Erosion to sea level, unconformity surface
5. Deposition of Grand Canyon Supergroup
6. Faulting 7. Erosion of fault blocks, deposition of Tapeats sandstone
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Geologic Time - SummaryGeologic Time - Summary
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Relative Age -- whether a particular rock or feature is older or younger than another
Absolute Age -- the age of a rock in years (m.y. = millions of years)
Geologic Column -- shows succession of all known strata, in chronological order, based on fossils and other relative ages