Raibl Formation
Geologic formation in Central Europe
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.[1]
Description
It preserves fossils dating back to the Norian Middle Triassic sub-period of the Triassic period, during the Mesozoic Era.[2]
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