Beipiao Formation
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For the formation of an example of social phenomenon, see North–South divide in Taiwan § Northern drifters (beipiao).
The Beipiao Formation[1] contains coal measures dated to the Early Jurassic period. Its mainly located in Xinglong County, Hebei Province
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Beipiao Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian-Toarcian ~194–183 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Underlies | Haifanggou Formation (unconformably) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Coal |
Location | |
Location | Xinglong County |
Coordinates | 41.3°N 120.2°E / 41.3; 120.2 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 46.8°N 127.9°E / 46.8; 127.9 |
Region | Hebei |
Country | China |
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Named for | Beipiao |
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