International Commission on Stratigraphy
The International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS), sometimes unofficially referred to as the "International Stratigraphic Commission", is a daughter or major subcommittee grade scientific daughter organization that concerns itself with stratigraphical, geological, and geochronological matters on a global scale.
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| Abbreviation | ICS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1974 |
| Type | INGO |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English, French |
Parent organization | International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) |
| Website | ICS Official website |
It is the largest subordinate body of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). The ICS is essentially a permanent working subcommittee, which meets far more regularly than the quadrennial meetings scheduled by the IUGS, when it meets as a congress or membership of the whole.