isopach

/ˌaɪsəˈpætʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A map or chart that shows the thickness or depth of a geological formation or a stratigraphic layer at different points or along a line.

“The geologists used an isopach to determine the thickness of the sedimentary rock layers.”

Synonyms

  • stratigraphic chart
  • thickness map

Antonyms

  • stratigraphic variation
  • thickness gradient