Persistence Across Scales
Paper 491 of 511
Published June 1, 2026
Abstract
Persistence may be observed at nearly every geological scale.
Mineral grains, ore systems, basins, shields, mountain systems, and oceanic structures all exhibit varying degrees of survivorship.
This paper evaluates persistence as a scale-independent observational characteristic.
Scale Classes
- Mineral scale
- Deposit scale
- District scale
- Basin scale
- Continental scale
- Oceanic scale
- Planetary scale
- Deep-time scale
Persistence Principle
Persistence often reveals organizational importance regardless of the scale at which it is observed.