Earth:Luchak Formation

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Short description: Geologic formation in Tajikistan
Luchak Formation
Stratigraphic range: Albian
TypeGeological formation
Lithology
PrimaryOolitic limestone
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 38°18′N 68°18′E / 38.3°N 68.3°E / 38.3; 68.3
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 34°48′N 64°24′E / 34.8°N 64.4°E / 34.8; 64.4
Country Tajikistan
Luchak Formation is located in Tajikistan
Luchak Formation
Luchak Formation (Tajikistan)

The Luchak Formation (Russian: Luchak Svita) is an Albian geologic formation in Tajikistan.

Fossil content

Fossil sauropod tracks of Babatagosauropus bulini, Kafirniganosauropus, Akmechetosauropus makhkamovi and Chorrokhosauropus khakimovi have been reported from the formation.[1]

See also

References

  1. Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.

Bibliography

  • Weishampel, David B.; Peter Dodson, and Halszka Osmólska (eds.). 2004. The Dinosauria, 2nd edition, 1–880. Berkeley: University of California Press. Accessed 2019-02-21. ISBN:0-520-24209-2