<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!DOCTYPE Zthes SYSTEM "http://zthes.z3950.org/xml/zthes-05.dtd">  <Zthes><term><termId>31412304</termId><termName>varved clay</termName><termType>PT</termType><termNote><![CDATA[ Repetitive sedimentary rock stratification-formed over the course of a year reflecting seasonal sedimentation variations, usually alternating finer and coarser layers (or ‘varves’) of sand or clay which often exhibit contrasting colors. ]]></termNote><termCreatedDate>2026-03-30 20:50:51</termCreatedDate><relation><relationType>UF</relationType><termId>31412305</termId><termName>clay, varved</termName><termType>ND</termType></relation><relation><relationType>BT</relationType><termId>31375455</termId><termName>sedimentary rock by form</termName><termType>PT</termType></relation></term>  </Zthes>