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Geologic formation in Svalbard, Norway
Twillingodden Formation
Stratigraphic range: Smithian
~251.3–247.2 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryGrainstone
Location
Coordinates76°54′N 16°30′E / 76.9°N 16.5°E / 76.9; 16.5
Approximate paleocoordinates40°30′N 9°42′E / 40.5°N 9.7°E / 40.5; 9.7
RegionSvalbard
CountryNorway
Twillingodden Formation is located in SvalbardTwillingodden FormationTwillingodden Formation (Svalbard)

The Twillingodden Formation is a geologic formation in Svalbard, Norway. It preserves fossils dating back to the Smithian (Early Triassic) period.

See also

References

  1. Bjornskardet, 98 m above base, Spitsbergen at Fossilworks.org

Further reading

  • H. A. Nakrem and A. Mork. 1991. New early Triassic Bryozoa (Trepostomata) from Spitsbergen, with some remarks on the stratigraphy of the investigated horizons. Geological Magazine 128(2):129-140


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