Template:Infobox geologic timespan

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Header and Title
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Chronology
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Etymology
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Usage information
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Definition
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Atmospheric and climatic data
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See below for details

Usage

This infobox template is used to generate an infobox on the right-hand side of articles pertaining to:
a) specific spans of geologic time accepted for general use (i.e Cambrian),
b) regionally used subdivisions of geologic time (i.e Arenig),
c) proposed subdivisions of geologic time (i.e Chaotian),
d) subdivisions of extraterrestrial geologic time (i.e Nectarian).

Parameters

Header and Title Parameters

name
File:Pangea in the triassic.tif image_map
File:The rocky outcrop of the Upper Cretaceous.JPG image_outcrop
File:Dinosaurs Park.jpg image_art [Restrictive parameters (above)] color = Cenozoic top_bar = all time time_start = 654 time_end = 321

The following parameters control the images, horizontal timeline bar, and title text at the top of the infobox template.

Header and Title Parameters

Parameter	Function
name	The text at the top of the template.
color	Determines the color behind the title using Template:Period color. A valid period name string is required for this to work. For custom RGB values, see manual_set_color.
manual_color	Sets the color behind the title with RGB values.
top_bar	Determines the variety of horizontal timeline bar below the title text. Defaults to a horizontal Phanerozoic timeline when not invoked. Current accepted values are: - mercury/mercurial (Mercurial geologic timeline) - moon/lunar (Lunar geologic timeline) - mars/martian (Martian geologic timeline) - long fossil/long/all time (complete timeline of earth's history) (NOTE: Upper/lower case does not matter for these values.)
earliest	Adds a translucent green bar to the solid green bar of the horizontal timeline, extending to the earliest possible timeframe the time span could be considered as occupying. It is recommended not to use this parameter unless there is ongoing dispute involving the time span's boundaries. See Template:Geological range for more information.
latest	Adds a translucent green bar to the solid green bar of the horizontal timeline, extending to the latest possible timeframe the time span could be considered as occupying. It is recommended not to use this parameter unless there is ongoing dispute involving the time span's boundaries. See Template:Geological range for more information.
top_bar_ref	Inserts a reference into the text above the timeline bar.
time_start	The time when the geologic time span starts, in millions of years.
time_start_prefix	Used to add a ~ in front of the displayed numerical start time. Should not be used for other purposes.
time_start_uncertainty	The level of uncertainty on the measurement of time span start time.
time_end	The time when the geologic time span ends, in millions of years.
time_end_prefix	Used to add a ~ in front of the displayed numerical end time. Should not be used for other purposes.
time_end_uncertainty	The level of uncertainty on the measurement of time span end time.
top_bar_prefix	Adds text before the "xxx Ma" text above the horizontal timeline. It is recommended not to use this parameter unless absolutely necessary. See Template:Geological range for more information.
top_bar_ps	Adds text after the "xxx Ma" text above the horizontal timeline. It is recommended not to use this parameter unless absolutely necessary. See Template:Geological range for more information.
image_map	Reconstruction of the Earth as it appeared during the geologic time span.
caption_map	Caption for the above image.
image_outcrop	Picture of a rock outcrop with rocks dating to the geologic time span.
caption_outcrop	Caption for the above image.
image_art	Reconstruction of a landscape/ecosystem as it may have appeared during the time span.
caption_art	Caption for the above image.

Chronology Parameters

Chronology
Template:TIMELINE graphical timeline
Part of	part_of
Preceded by	before
Followed by	after
Subdivisions	subdivisions
Proposed redefinition(s)	proposed_boundaries1 proposed_boundaries1_ref proposed_boundaries2 proposed_boundaries2_ref proposed_boundaries3 proposed_boundaries3_ref
Proposed subdivisions	proposed_subdivision1 proposed_subdivision1_coined proposed_subdivision2 proposed_subdivision2_coined proposed_subdivision3 proposed_subdivision3_coined
Former subdivisions	former_subdivisions
Formerly part of	formerly_part_of
Partially contained in	partially_contained_in
Partially contains	partially_contains

The following parameters produce results that display in the "Chronology" section of the infobox. (Note that "proposed_subdivision1" and "proposed_subdivision1_coined" are the first in a series of parameters that goes sequentially in name (proposed_subdivision2 and proposed_subdivision2_coined, etc). They are not listed to avoid redundancy.)

Chronology Parameters

Parameter	Function
timeline	Places a pre-made vertical timeline in the infobox.
part_of	Use to list all subdivisions of geologic time that the time span is a part of. (NOTE: Only use when a timeline is currently not available)
before	Use to list the time span that comes before the time span in question. (NOTE: Only use when a timeline is currently not available)
after	Use to list the time span that comes after the time span in question. (NOTE: Only use when a timeline is currently not available)
subdivisions	Use to list all subdivisions of the geologic time span (NOTE: Only use when a timeline is currently not available)
proposed_boundaries1	Use to list a possible redefinition of the timespan's borders (see Siderian for and example)
proposed_boundaries1_ref	Use to list the group/individual who proposed the possible redefinition.
proposed_subdivision1	Use to list a proposed subdivision of the time span.
proposed_subdivision1_coined	Use to list the group/individual who proposed the subdivision.
proposed_part1	Use to list a subdivision of time that the time span has been proposed to become part of. (See Siderian for example usage)
proposed_part1_ref	Use to list the group/individual who proposed the change.
proposed_subdivision1	A subdivision that was proposed for the individual time span.
proposed_subdivision1_coined	The original proposer(s) of the subdivision
former_subdivisions	Use to list all subdivisions of the geologic time span that are no longer used with the time span.
formerly_part_of	Use to list all geologic time spans that the article's topic was originally part of.
partially_contained_in	Use to list all geologic time spans that the article topic's bounds cross (See Example)
partially_contains	Use to list all geologic time span subdivisions that the article topic's bounds cross

Etymology Parameters

Etymology
Chronostratigraphic name	strat_name
Geochronological name	chrono_name
Name formality	name_formality
Name ratified	name_accept_date
Alternate spelling(s)	alternate_spellings
Synonym(s)	synonym1 synonym1_coined synonym2 synonym2_coined synonym3 synonym3_coined
Nickname(s)	nicknames
Former name(s)	former_names
Proposed name(s)	proposed_names

The following parameters produce results that display in the "Etymology" section of the infobox. (Note that "synonym1" and "synonym1_coined" are the first in a series of parameters that goes sequentially in name (synonym2 and synonym2_coined, etc). They are not listed to avoid redundancy.)

Naming Parameters

Parameter	Function
chrono_name	Geochronological name for the time span in question.
strat_name	Chronostratigraphic Name
name_formality	Whether the name given to the timespan is a placeholder (informal) or is a final name (formal). (mainly used for ICS time spans)
name_accept_date	Name ratification date. Used mainly for ICS time subdivisons, though it can be used if there is a regional organization that accepted its usage.
alternate_spellings	Alternate Spellings for the geologic time span.
synonym1	A synonym for the time span's accepted name.
synonym1coined	The original proposer(s) of the synonym
nicknames	Use to list nicknames for the time span. (Example: the Mesozoic has often been deemed in popular culture as the "Age of Dinosaurs")
former_names	Formerly used names for the geologic time span.
proposed_names	Proposed names for the geologic time span.

Usage Information Parameters

Usage information
Celestial body	celestial_body
Regional usage	usage
Time scale(s) used	timescales_used
Formerly used by	formerly_used_by
Not used by	not_used_by

The following parameters produce results that display in the "Usage Information" section of the infobox.

Usage Information Parameters

Parameter	Function
celestial_body	The celestial body to which the time span applies. Some celestial objects will automatically link to their respective articles when entered (upper/lower case ignored). These are: - Mercury - Venus - Earth - Moon - Mars
usage	How the time span in question is used (it applies only regionally, globally, is only a proposed subdivision, etc.)
timescales_used	What timescales the time span is used in. (i.e North American, ICS)
used_by	Specific countries/entities that use the time span officially. (NOTE: Only use if a minority of countries/entities use the time span officially! Any officially ratified ICS time interval should NOT use this parameter.)
formerly_used_by	Use only if the time span was once used in an official capacity by one country/entity, but has fallen out of favor.
not_used_by	Specific countries/entities that do not use the time span officially. (NOTE: Only use if a minority of countries/entities don't use the time span officially! Unlike the above "used_by" parameter, this can be used with officially ratified ICS time intervals, but only if applicable).

Definition Parameters

Definition
Chronological unit	chrono_unit
Stratigraphic unit	strat_unit
First proposed by	proposed_by
Time span formality	timespan_formality
Type section	type_section
Lower boundary definition	lower_boundary_def
Lower boundary definition candidates	lower_def_candidates
Lower boundary GSSP candidate section(s)	lower_gssp_candidates
Lower boundary GSSP	lower_gssp_location lower_gssp_coords
Lower GSSP ratified	lower_gssp_accept_date
Lower GSSA ratified	lower_gssa_accept_date
Upper boundary definition	upper_boundary_def
Upper boundary definition candidates	upper_def_candidates
Upper boundary GSSP candidate section(s)	upper_gssp_candidates
Upper boundary GSSP	upper_gssp_location upper_gssp_coords
Upper GSSP ratified	upper_gssp_accept_date
Upper GSSA ratified	upper_gssa_accept_date

The following parameters produce results that display in the "Definition" section of the infobox.

Definition Parameters

Parameter	Function
chrono_unit	The chronostratigraphic classification of the time span (i.e era, period, epoch, etc.)
strat_unit	The stratigraphic classification of the time span (i.e erathem, system, series, etc.)
proposed_by	First proposer of the time span.
timespan_formality	Whether the timespan as a whole is considered a formal or informal division of time. For name formality, see Etymology.
type_section	The section of rock originally used to describe the time span in question. See Type locality (geology) for a more detailed explanation.
lower_boundary_def	The critical event (biological, geological, etc.) that marks the start of the time span.
lower_gssp_location	The location of the GSSP for the lower boundary of the time span. (NOTE: This should be used on ICS time span articles only. Non-ICS time spans should not use this parameter.)
lower_gssp_coords	The coordinates of the gssp of the lower boundary of the time span. Use Template:Coord to fill this value. (NOTE: This should be used on ICS time span articles only. Non-ICS time spans should not use this parameter.)
lower_gssp_accept_date	The date the GSSP for the lower boundary of the time span was accepted. (NOTE: This should be used on ICS time span articles only. Non-ICS time spans should not use this parameter.)
lower_gssa_accept_date	The date the GSSA for the lower boundary of the time span was accepted. (NOTE: This should be used on ICS time span articles only. Non-ICS time spans should not use this parameter.)
lower_stratotype_location	The location of the stratotype for the lower boundary of the time span. (NOTE: use this parameter only on non-ICS time span articles.)
upper_boundary_def	The critical event (biological, geological, etc.) that marks the end of the time span.
upper_gssp_location	The location of the GSSP for the upper boundary of the time span. (NOTE: This should be used on ICS time span articles only. Non-ICS time spans should not use this parameter.)
upper_gssp_coords	The coordinates of the gssp of the upper boundary of the time span. Use Template:Coord to fill this value. (NOTE: This should be used on ICS time span articles only. Non-ICS time spans should not use this parameter.)
upper_gssp_accept_date	The date the GSSP for the upper boundary of the time span was accepted. (NOTE: This should be used on ICS time span articles only. Non-ICS time spans should not use this parameter.)
upper_gssa_accept_date	The date the GSSA for the upper boundary of the time span was accepted. (NOTE: This should be used on ICS time span articles only. Non-ICS time spans should not use this parameter.)
upper_stratotype_location	The location of the stratotype for the upper boundary of the time span. (NOTE: use this parameter only on non-ICS time span articles.)

Atmospheric and Climatic Data Parameters

Atmospheric and climatic data
Mean atmospheric O2 content	c. 42 vol % (210 % of modern)
Mean atmospheric CO2 content	c. 43 ppm (0 times pre-industrial)
Mean surface temperature	c. 44 °C (30 °C above modern)
Sea level above present day	sea_level

The following parameters produce results that display in the "Atmospheric and Climatic Data" section of the infobox.

Atmospheric and Climatic Data Parameters

Parameter	Function
o2	Mean atmospheric O2 content over the time span's duration as a percentage of modern level.
co2	Mean atmospheric CO2 content over the time span's duration in parts per million (ppm).
temp	Mean surface temperature over time span duration in °C.
sea_level	Sea level above present day.

Blank Syntax (ICS Time Span)

{{Infobox geologic timespan
| name                         = 
| color                        =
| top_bar                      =
| time_start                   =
| time_start_prefix            =
| time_start_uncertainty       =
| time_end                     =
| time_end_prefix              =
| time_end_uncertainty         =
| image_map                    =
| caption_map                  =
| image_outcrop                =
| caption_outcrop              =
| image_art                    =
| caption_art                  =
<!--Chronology-->  
| timeline                     =
| proposed_boundaries1         =
| proposed_boundaries1_ref     =
| proposed_boundaries2         =
| proposed_boundaries2_ref     =
| proposed_boundaries3         =
| proposed_boundaries3_ref     =
| proposed_subdivision1        =
| proposed_subdivision1_coined =
| proposed_subdivision2        =
| proposed_subdivision2_coined =
| proposed_subdivision3        =
| proposed_subdivision3_coined =
| former_subdivisions          =
| formerly_part_of             =
| partially_contained_in       =
| partially_contains           =
<!--Etymology-->
| chrono_name                  =
| strat_name                   =
| name_formality               =
| name_accept_date             =
| alternate_spellings          =
| synonym1                     =
| synonym1_coined              =
| synonym2                     =
| synonym2_coined              =
| synonym3                     =
| synonym3_coined              =
| nicknames                    =
| former_names                 =
| proposed_names               =
<!--Usage Information--> 
| celestial_body               = earth
| usage                        = Global ([[International Commission on Stratigraphy|ICS]])
| timescales_used              = ICS Time Scale
| formerly_used_by             =
| not_used_by                  =
<!--Definition-->
| chrono_unit                  =
| strat_unit                   =
| proposed_by                  =
| type_section                 =
| timespan_formality           =
| lower_boundary_def           =
| lower_def_candidates         =
| lower_gssp_candidates        =
| lower_gssp_location          =
| lower_gssp_coords            =
| lower_gssp_accept_date       =
| upper_boundary_def           =
| upper_def_candidates         =
| upper_gssp_candidates        =
| upper_gssp_location          =
| upper_gssp_coords            =
| upper_gssp_accept_date       =
<!--Atmospheric and Climatic Data-->
| o2                           =
| co2                          =
| temp                         =
| sea_level                    =
}}

Blank Syntax (General/Other)

{{Infobox geologic timespan
| name                         = 
| color                        =
| manual_color                 =
| top_bar                      =
| time_start                   =
| time_start_prefix            =
| time_start_uncertainty       =
| time_end                     =
| time_end_prefix              =
| time_end_uncertainty         =
| earliest                     =
| latest                       =
| top_bar_ref                  =
| top_bar_prefix               =
| top_bar_ps                   =
| image_map                    =
| caption_map                  =
| image_outcrop                =
| caption_outcrop              =
| image_art                    =
| caption_art                  =
<!--Chronology-->
| timeline                     =
| subdivisions                 =
| proposed_subdivision1        =
| proposed_subdivision1_coined =
| proposed_subdivision2        =
| proposed_subdivision2_coined =
| proposed_subdivision3        =
| proposed_subdivision3_coined =
| former_subdivisions          =
| formerly_part_of             =
| partially_contained_in       =
| partially_contains           =
<!--Etymology-->
| chrono_name                  =
| strat_name                   =
| alternate_spellings          =
| synonym1                     =
| synonym1_coined              =
| synonym2                     =
| synonym2_coined              =
| synonym3                     =
| synonym3_coined              =
| former_names                 =
| proposed_names               =
<!--Usage Information-->
| celestial_body               =
| usage                        =
| timescales_used              =
| used_by                      =
| formerly_used_by             =
| not_used_by                  =
<!--Definition-->
| chrono_unit                  =
| strat_unit                   =
| proposed_by                  =
| type_section                 =
| lower_boundary_def           =
| lower_stratotype_location    =
| upper_boundary_def           =
| upper_stratotype_location    =
<!--Atmospheric and Climatic Data-->
| o2                           =
| co2                          =
| temp                         =
| sea_level                    =
}}

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