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tephrochronology

Pronunciation: /ˌtɛfrə(ʊ)krəˈnɒlədʒi/

Definition of tephrochronology

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • the dating of volcanic eruptions and other events by studying layers of tephra.

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tephrochronological

adjective

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