Early Cretaceous

Also known as Lower Cretaceous, Lower Cretaceous Series, Early Cretaceous Epoch

first geologic series and epoch of the Cretaceous system and period

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Commons category: Early Cretaceous
sRGB color hex triplet: 7ECD74
start time: 145000000-
end time: 100500000-

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Subdivision of the Cretaceous according to the ICS, as of 2024. Vertical axis scale: Millions of years ago

Etymology Chronostratigraphic nameLower Cretaceous Geochronological nameEarly Cretaceous Name formalityFormal Usage information Celestial bodyEarth Regional usageGlobal (ICS) Time scale(s) usedICS Time Scale Definition Chronological unitEpoch Stratigraphic unitSeries Time span formalityFormal Lower boundary definitionNot formally defined Lower boundary definition candidates Magnetic—base of Chron M18r