Geology for a series of strata. Or rock units in chronological order
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In geology, a succession is: a series of strata/rock units in chronological order. Rock successions can be seen in cross sections through rock, for example in a road cut or cliff. With sedimentary layers of rocks, newer units will be above older units, except in cases of inversion.
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