Reuverian

Reuverian

Reuverian

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The Reuverian is a geological stage recognised in the Netherlands and northwestern Europe.[1] It is dated approximately 2.6 million years ago, and is part of the late Pliocene.[2]

Clay deposits from the Reuverian stage can be found in the Netherlands and neighbouring parts of Germany. The stage is named after the town of Reuver, in the Meuse valley.

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  1. [1]
    Gibbard, P. L.; Rose, J.; Bridgland, D. R. (1988). "The History of the Great Northwest European Rivers During the Past Three Million Years [and Discussion]". Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences. 318 (1191): 559–602. Bibcode:1988RSPTB.318..600R. JSTOR 2396621 – via JSTOR.
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    "BGS Linked data Reuverian stage".


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