Lithotope

A lithotope[1] is either an environment in which a sediment was deposited or an area of uniform sedimentation.

1. Surface or area of uniform precipitation. 2. Sediment having a relatively homogeneous sedimentation environment.

References

  1. ^ "USGS OFR 03-471: Science Language for Geologic-Map Databases in North America: A Progress Report". pubs.usgs.gov. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
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