Beyrichienkalk Formation
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The Beyrichienkalk Formation is a geologic formation in Gotland, Sweden. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.[1] The formation is represented in erratic boulders found in:
- Oderberg, Brandenburg, Germany
- Voigtsdorf, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany
- Międzyzdroje, West Pomerania, Poland
- Orłowo, Poland
- Vistula River, Bydgoszcz, Kuyavia-Pomerania, Poland
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Beyrichienkalk Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Pridoli ~423–420 Ma | |
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 50.0°N 10.7°E / 50.0; 10.7 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 14.8°S 1.8°W / -14.8; -1.8 |
Region | Gotland Ex situ:[clarification needed] Brandenburg, Kuyavia-Pomerania, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, West Pomerania |
Country | Sweden Ex situ: Germany Ex situ: Poland |
Type section | |
Named for | Nodibeyrichia |
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