zechstein (Meaning)
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zechstein (n.)
The upper division of the Permian (Dyas) of Europe. The prevailing rock is a magnesian limestone.
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zechstein Sentence Examples
- The Zechstein Sea was a vast shallow sea that covered much of Northern Europe during the Permian period.
- Zechstein deposits are found in various parts of Europe, including the North Sea, Poland, and Germany.
- Zechstein rock formations are known for their distinctive red color due to the presence of iron oxides.
- The Zechstein evaporite deposits are a valuable source of salt and other minerals.
- The Zechstein Formation is characterized by a sequence of evaporite minerals, such as gypsum and anhydrite.
- Zechstein rocks played a significant role in the formation of the North Sea hydrocarbon system.
- Zechstein strata are associated with the Kupferschiefer, a copper-bearing shale formation of economic importance.
- The Zechstein Sea experienced multiple cycles of marine transgression and regression, resulting in a complex geological record.
- Zechstein deposits are studied by geologists to understand the paleoenvironmental conditions of the Permian period.
- The Zechstein Formation has been extensively explored for its mineral resources, including potash salts and natural gas.
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The upper division of the Permian (Dyas) of Europe. The prevailing rock is a magnesian limestone.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Zechstein Sea was a vast shallow sea that covered much of Northern Europe during the Permian period.
Zechstein deposits are found in various parts of Europe, including the North Sea, Poland, and Germany.
Zechstein rock formations are known for their distinctive red color due to the presence of iron oxides.
The Zechstein evaporite deposits are a valuable source of salt and other minerals.
