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The '''stratigraphic succession''' is the order in which identifiable strata are layered within within a mass of rock. [[Strata]] are identified by geologists by correlating characteristics in one area with another. The order within a stratigraphic succession is taken to indicate the relative age of the strata.

The '''stratigraphic succession''' is the order in which identifiable strata are layered within within a mass of rock. [[Strata]] are identified by geologists by correlating characteristics in one area with another. The order within a stratigraphic succession is taken to indicate the relative age of the strata.

For example, the United States Geological Survey shows a chart of the stratigraphic succession in [[New Jersey]], with the most recent Cape May Formation at the top and the oldest Potomac Formation at the bottom.<ref>[http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/nyc/coastalplain/coastalplain.htm New York City Regional Geology</ref>

For example, the United States Geological Survey shows a chart of the stratigraphic succession in [[New Jersey]], with the most recent Cape May Formation at the top and the oldest Potomac Formation at the bottom.<ref>[http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/nyc/coastalplain/coastalplain.htm New York City Regional Geology]</ref>

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