Home›Sedimentary and Stratigraphic Formations›Formation FamilyBrowse ByFormation FamilyFactsFormation FamilySourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonFormation OriginWell-attestedA body of rock with a consistent lithology occupying a particular position in the stratigraphic column. 1Formation FamilyBrowseCompareLagoons, Sandbanks and Continental ShelvesSedimentary and Stratigraphic Formations5 entriesLowland PlainsSedimentary and Stratigraphic Formations2 entriesSalt Flats and PlayasSedimentary and Stratigraphic Formations3 entriesSedimentary Plateaus and HighlandsSedimentary and Stratigraphic Formations2 entriesSources1. Wikipedia: Geological formationtier 2WikipediaGeological formation, lead sectionQuote, Geological formation, lead sectionA geological formation, or simply formation, is a body of rock having a consistent set of physical characteristics (lithology) that distinguishes it from adjacent bodies of rock, and which occupies a particular position in the layers of rock exposed in a geographical region (the stratigraphic column).View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.