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Geochronology

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001666

The scientific discipline focused on determining the absolute age of rocks, minerals, and geological events. It employs radiometric dating techniques, such as uranium-lead or potassium-argon, to establish numerical ages. This field provides a temporal framework for understanding Earth's history and the formation of hydrocarbon reservoirs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001666
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001666",
  "term": "Geochronology",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The scientific discipline focused on determining the absolute age of rocks, minerals, and geological events. It employs radiometric dating techniques, such as uranium-lead or potassium-argon, to establish numerical ages. This field provides a temporal framework for understanding Earth's history and the formation of hydrocarbon reservoirs.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/geochronology/"
}

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