Computer Code: |
STDU |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Full |
Age range: |
Quaternary Period (Q)
— Quaternary Period (Q) |
Lithological Description: |
Supratidal deposits are lowland hinterland deposits lying at or above normal high water level including storm beach ridges, coastal barrier deposits, washover fans and salt marsh deposits.
Variable lithology. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Parent Unit: |
Coastal zone deposits (CZD)
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Previous Name(s): |
Supratidal deposits (undifferentiated) [Obsolete Name and Code: Use STDU]
(-1842)
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
none recorded or not applicable |
Reference(s): |
McMillan, A A and Powell, J H. 1999. The classification of artificial (man made) ground and natural superficial deposits. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/04. |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
E246
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