Zechstein epoch

259.51 - 254.14 Ma

The definition of this interval in the timescale Permian of Western Europe is taken from the following source:

  • F. M. Gradstein, J. G. Ogg, M. D. Schmitz and G. M. Ogg. 2020. Geologic Time Scale 2020 view

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This interval is used in the definition of 43 collections

A total of 5048 collections with 30280 occurrences lie within this time span

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International Chronostratigraphic TimescalePermian of Western Europe
PermianLopingianChanghsingian251.902
WuchiapingianZechstein254.14
GuadalupianCapitanianRotliegendes259.51
Wordian264.28
Roadian266.9
CisuralianKungurian273.01
ArtinskianAutunian283.5
Sakmarian290.1
Asselian293.52
298.9