Stratigraphic column

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Figure 1 An example of a stratigraphic column.

A stratigraphic column and a surface geology map can show the following:

Vertical arrangement of formations
Relative formation thicknesses
Where formations outcrop
Exploration significance of each formation
Succinct summary of what is known about the subsurface
How the surface and subsurface tie together

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