Updated: 18 April 2007

Australian Stratigraphic Units Database

Search the database

Objectives
Overview
Using the Stratigraphic Units Database
Stratigraphic Nomenclature
Enquiries and feedback

Objectives

To provide the primary national standard for geological names in Australia and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of communication of geological unit information.

[back to top]

Overview

The Australian Stratigraphic Units Database (ASUD) originated as the National Register of Stratigraphic Names in 1949. The register was originally set up to help geoscientists adhere to the (then) newly created Australian Code of Stratigraphic Nomenclature (Lenz, et al, 1996). All information was held in a card file system until 1979 when the database was first developed electronically.

The database now records information on all Australian stratigraphic units and their usage in literature, making it a centralised reference point for all Australian stratigraphic unit information. The database is also the repository for definition descriptions for these units.

For many digital databases and digital geological maps, the database can act as an authority table with the potential to automatically provide information on the related parentage, age and province.

The database is maintained by Geoscience Australia in collaboration with the Geological Society of Australia's Stratigraphy Commission.

For more information please refer to:

Lenz, S.L., Brown, C.E., Bond, L.D. and Ryburn, R.J., 1996, Guide to the Australian Stratigraphic Names Database, AGSO Record 1996/16. [View this guide in catalogue]

[back to top]

Using the Stratigraphic Units Database

Stratigraphic Nomenclature

Enquiries

Online Enquiry form / Feedback form

For more information contact: stratnames@ga.gov.au