Earth:Bombaso Formation
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| Bombaso Formation Stratigraphic range: Moscovian ~314–307 Ma | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Meledis Formation |
| Overlies | Variscan basement |
| Thickness | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 46°36′N 13°06′E / 46.6°N 13.1°E |
| Paleocoordinates | [ ⚑ ] 12°48′S 22°18′E / 12.8°S 22.3°E |
| Region | Carinthia |
| Country | Austria |
| Extent | Carnic Alps |
  Bombaso Formation (Austria) | |
The Bombaso Formation, also known as Waidegger Conglomerate, Waidegger Group, Waidegg Formation or Collendiaul Formation, is a geologic formation in the Carnic Alps in southern Austria. It preserves fossils dated to the Moscovian age of the Carboniferous period.[1]
Fossil content
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]
- Fusulinidae
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Austria
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bombaso Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Davydov & Krainer, 1999
Bibliography
- Davydov, V., and K. Krainer. 1999. Fusulinid assemblages and facies of the Bombaso Fm. and basal Meledis Fm. (Moscovian-Kasimovian) in the central Carnic alps (Austria/Italy). Facies 40. 157–196.
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