Raibl Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Norian 222–208 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N | |
Raibl stratum, Sella group (Pordoi), Dolomites | |
Type | Geologic formation |
Underlies | Hauptdolomit Formation |
Overlies | Partnach Formation |
Location | |
Region | Eastern Alps Central Europe |
Country | Austria Italy Slovenia |
Type section | |
Named for | Cave del Predil (Raibl) |
The Raibl Formation is an Upper Triassic geologic formation in the Northern and Southern Limestone mountain ranges of the Eastern Alps, in Central Europe.
Description
It preserves fossils dating back to the Norian Middle Triassic sub-period of the Triassic period, during the Mesozoic Era.
See also
- Geology of the Alps
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Austria
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Italy
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Slovenia
References
- Google Books: The Geology of Central Europe: Mesozoic and Cenozoic; edited by Tom McCan; pages 790-797.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.