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Poudingue Ferrugineux

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Geological formation in France
Poudingue Ferrugineux
Stratigraphic range: Lower to mid Albian PreꞒ O S D C P T J K Pg N
TypeFormation
UnderliesArgiles du Gault
OverliesArgiles à Bucaillella
ThicknessLess than 5 metres
Lithology
PrimaryConglomerate
Location
CountryFrance

The Poudingue Ferrugineux is a geologic formation in France. It preserves fossils dating back to the Albian stage of the Cretaceous period. It predominantly consists of conglomerate, deposited in shallow marine conditions. It is exposed at Cap de la Hève at Le Havre, Normandy. The dinosaur Normanniasaurus is known from the formation.

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