Late Devonian Epoch

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Late Devonian Epoch

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Devonian Period
Correlation of Devonian strata
The Late Devonian was characterized by a spectacular evolutionary radiation of Palmatolepis and its relatives.
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The Late Devonian was characterized by a spectacular evolutionary radiation of Palmatolepis and its relatives.
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Nashville Dome
The first occurred in Late Devonian time (about 385 to 360 million years ago); considerable erosion occurred, and some 150 metres (500 feet) of deposits were removed. The second major tectonic event took place in the Carboniferous Period, when extensive erosion again occurred.
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The first occurred in Late Devonian time (about 385 to 360 million years ago); considerable erosion occurred, and some 150 metres (500 feet) of deposits were removed. The second major tectonic event took place in the Carboniferous Period, when extensive erosion again occurred.
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