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formatie

Format ie is a Dutch term with two primary meanings. In geology, the term 'formatie' is the Dutch name for what English-language geologists call a formation—a formally defined unit of rock that can be traced on the surface or in the subsurface. In politics, the term 'formatie' refers to the process of forming a government after an election, including negotiations among parties to reach a governing coalition.

Geology: A formation is the basic unit of lithostratigraphy. It is defined by a distinctive type of

Politics: The formation of a government is a central political process after elections. In several countries,

rock
or
a
characteristic
assemblage
of
lithologies
(for
example
sandstone,
limestone,
or
shale),
has
a
mappable
extent,
and
is
bounded
by
upper
and
lower
contacts
with
neighboring
units.
Formations
are
typically
named
after
a
geographic
locality
and
can
be
subdivided
into
members
and
beds.
They
are
stacked
within
a
stratigraphic
column
that
records
the
relative
ages
and
depositional
history
of
a
region.
The
concept
helps
geologists
map,
correlate,
and
interpret
the
geological
history
and
past
environments
of
an
area.
an
informateur
is
appointed
to
explore
possible
coalitions
and
policy
directions.
When
a
viable
option
is
identified,
a
formateur
leads
negotiations
to
assemble
a
cabinet
and
draft
a
coalition
agreement.
The
process
culminates
in
the
presentation
and
swearing-in
of
the
new
government
and
the
adoption
of
its
program.
The
duration
and
outcome
of
formaties
vary
by
country
and
election
results,
and
failures
can
lead
to
minority
governments,
caretaker
cabinets,
or
new
elections.