measured section
[ˈmeʒərd ˈsɛkʃən]
nounpl: measured sections
seção medida
1. A stratigraphic column or vertical section of rock layers that has been systematically measured, documented, and sampled for geological analysis, typically used in paleontology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy
The geologist created a measured section of the cliff face to study the different rock layers and their thicknesses.
O geólogo criou uma seção medida da face do penhasco para estudar as diferentes camadas de rocha e suas espessuras.
2. In geology and paleontology, a detailed vertical record of rock strata with precise measurements of bed thickness, lithology, and fossil content
The measured section revealed a sequence of sandstone, shale, and limestone deposits spanning millions of years.
A seção medida revelou uma sequência de depósitos de arenito, xisto e calcário abrangendo milhões de anos.
This is a specialized geological and paleontological term used primarily in academic and professional contexts. It is essential terminology in Brazilian and Portuguese geology curricula, where students learn to construct and interpret measured sections as a fundamental skill in field geology. The practice is taught extensively in universities with strong geological programs, particularly in regions with significant fossil deposits or exposed geological strata.
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