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In the genetic stratigraphic sequence model used in sequence stratigraphy, a bounding surface formed by maximum marine flooding, where the sea level was high, and stable or falling slowly. See systems tract. Compare lowstand systems tract; and transgressive systems tract.
Highstand systems tract
Subjects: Earth Sciences and Geography.
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