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Stenian


 

The Stenian (from Greek stenos, "narrow") is the final geologic period in the Mesoproterozoic Era and lasted from 1200 million years ago to 1000 million years ago. Instead of being based on stratigraphy, these dates are defined chronometrically.

Related Topics:
Greek - Geologic - Period - Mesoproterozoic - Era - Stratigraphy

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Name derives from narrow polymetamorphic belts formed over this period.

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The supercontinent Rodinia assembled during the Stenian.

Related Topics:
Supercontinent - Rodinia

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