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Caused by names the underlying force responsible for a natural phenomenon. Wikipedia notes that "earthquakes are primarily caused by geological faults, but also by volcanism, landslides, and other seismic events." This dimension groups phenomena that share the same root cause even when their visible effects differ.

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Stratigraphy is a branch of geology concerned with the study of rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification). 1
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1. Stratigraphy (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationStratigraphy, lead section (phenomenon-discipline bucket)
Quote, Stratigraphy, lead section (phenomenon-discipline bucket)
Stratigraphy is a branch of geology concerned with the study of rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification).
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