Lithostratigraphy
Lithostratigraphy is the branch of geology that involves the study and correlation of rock layers or strata in order to understand the geological history of an area. It focuses on the physical characteristics and relationships between different rock units, such as their composition, thickness, and arrangement, to interpret the sequence of events that have shaped the Earth's crust over time. By analyzing the lithostratigraphy of a region, geologists can reconstruct past environments, identify key geological events, and map out the distribution of rock formations across a landscape.