What does GSSP stand for?
Q: What does GSSP stand for?
A: GSSP stands for Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point.
Q: Who decides on the GSSP?
A: The International Commission on Stratigraphy, a part of the International Union of Geological Sciences, decides on the GSSP.
Q: What does a GSSP define?
A: A GSSP defines the start of a stage on the geologic time scale.
Q: How many stages need a GSSP as of 2012?
A: As of 2012, 64 of the 101 stages that need a GSSP have been decided.
Q: Is a GSSP internationally agreed upon?
A: Yes, a GSSP is internationally agreed upon.
Q: What is the International Commission on Stratigraphy?
A: The International Commission on Stratigraphy is a part of the International Union of Geological Sciences.
Q: What is the purpose of the International Commission on Stratigraphy?
A: The purpose of the International Commission on Stratigraphy is to establish a standard and accurate geologic time scale.
