Glossary :: T

Taxonomy: The science of classification of organisms according to resemblances and differences.
Transgression: A raising of sea level observed in the geological record. See regression.
Triassic: The first period of the Mesozoic. Spans 245-206Ma
Turbidite: A deposit formed by a turbidity current. Turbidity currents are turbid, sub-aqueous, density flows driven by gravity. They can form on slopes of less than 1 degree and can flow uphill as they can travel at 10km/s. They form when a unstable build-up of sed...More

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