Wenlock
Wenlock
| Hierarchy: | Phanerozoic Paleozoic Silurian Wenlock |
|---|---|
| Classification: | Epoch (as per International Commission on Stratigraphy) |
| Top: | 427.4 ± 0.5 Ma |
| Base: | 433.4 ± 0.8 Ma |
| Preceeds: | Ludlow Gorstian |
| Follows: | Llandovery Telychian |
| Primary Divisions: | HomerianSheinwoodian |
Geologic Events
| Event Name | Type | Age | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordovician–Silurian extinction events (concludes) | Mass Extinction Event | ~455 - ~430 Ma | Global |
| Caledonian orogeny (concludes) | Orogeny | ~505 - ~400 Ma | Europe |
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