Earth:Weißjura Formation
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Short description: Geologic formation in Germany
| Weißjura Formation Stratigraphic range: Jurassic | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Swabian Jura, Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
The Weißjura Formation is a Limestone geologic formation located in the Swabian Jura (Swabian Alps) range, Baden-Württemberg, Germany .
Wimsener Höhle is a Karst cave in the formation. The Zwiefalter Aach river flows out through the water cave.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.
See also
- Jurassic Germany
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Germany
References
- ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database)). "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". http://www.fossilworks.org/cgi-bin/bridge.pl?action=home.
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