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supergroup

supergroup

8.7
A large set of rock layers made of two or more related groups
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərɡruːp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : supergrupo geológico
  • The geologist mapped the entire supergroup to understand the region's ancient environments.

Examples

  • The supergroup consists of several layers of sedimentary rock.

  • Researchers discovered fossils in the upper layers of the supergroup during their fieldwork.

  • A supergroup can contain several different types of sedimentary rocks from various periods.

  • Geologists identified a new supergroup in the region.

  • The Colorado Plateau is home to the significant geological features of the Supergroup, showcasing layers of sedimentary rock.

  • Geologists study the characteristics of the Supergroup to understand the region's geological history.

  • Various rock formations within the Supergroup illustrate the complexity of Earth's geological past.

How Big

supergroup
  • Specialized
8.7
formation
  • Specialized
57 6.3
bed
  • Specialized
128 5.2

Surface Forms

supergroup singular
supergroups plural

Morphology

supergroup = group (transparent) = super + group

Built from the productive 'super-' prefix plus 'group', indicating a larger or higher-level grouping of strata.

Etymology

Supergroup comes from the prefix super- meaning 'above' and the common word group meaning a set of layers or things. So in geology a supergroup is a very large unit that includes two or more related groups of rock layers.