Computer Code: |
BSA |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Full |
Age range: |
Quaternary Period (Q)
— Quaternary Period (Q) |
Lithological Description: |
Blown sand is sand that has been transported by wind, or sand consisting predominantly of wind-borne particles. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Parent Unit: |
Aeolian deposits (AEOLD)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
none recorded or not applicable |
Reference(s): |
McMillan, A A, and Powell, J H. 1999. The classification of artificial (man made) ground and natural superficial deposits. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/04. |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
E021
S095
S094
S094
E010
E015
S013
E300
E130
E208
E225
E355
E356
E022
E048
S033
S032
S032
S040
S033
E059
S021
S028
S084
S096
S041
S074
S071
S077
S081
S081
S043
S084
S092
S092
S101
S097
S101
S096
S046
S103
S103
S109
S046
S061
S051
S110
S113
S115
S115
S116
S116
S117
S117
S119
S119
S120
S052
S052
S121
S122
S126
S127
S128
S130
S131
E001
E002
E246
E341
E342
E343
E353
E354
E096
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