Budoš Limestone
Geological formation in Montenegro / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Budoš Limestone ("Budos Mountain Limestone", also known as Briska Breccia[2]) is a geological formation in Montenegro, dating to 180 million years ago, and covering the Toarcian stage of the Jurassic Period. It has been considered an important setting in Balkan paleontology, as it represents a unique terrestrial setting with abundant plant material, one of the few know from the Toarcian of Europe.[3] It is the regional equivalent to the Toarcian units of Spain such as the Turmiel Formation, units like the Azilal Formation of Morocco and others from the Mediterranean such as the Posidonia Beds of Greece and the Marne di Monte Serrone of Italy.[4] In the Adriatic section, this unit is an equivalent of the Calcare di Sogno of north Italy, as well represents almost the same type of ecosystem recovered in the older (Pliensbachian) Rotzo Formation of the Venetian region, know also for its rich floral record.[5]
Budoš Limestone | |
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Stratigraphic range: Lower Toarcian ~180 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Thickness | 50–60 m (160–200 ft)[1] |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestones alternated with green marls and calcareous stone |
Other | Lithified limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 42°59′30″N 18°54′20″E |
Region | Nikšić |
Country | Montenegro |
Type section | |
Named for | Budoš Mountain |
Named by | Pantić |
Year defined | 1952[1] |