Nanxiong Formation
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The Nanxiong Formation (also known as Yuanpu Formation) is a Late Cretaceous geologic formation in Guangdong Province. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.
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Nanxiong Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian 66.7 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Underlies | Shanghu Formation |
Overlies | Jurassic granite basement, Changba Formation (Nanxiong Group) |
Thickness | ~300 m (980 ft) Several kilometers (Nanxiong Group) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone, siltstone, mudstone |
Other | Limestone, conglomerate |
Location | |
Coordinates | 23.5°N 114.9°E / 23.5; 114.9 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 23.8°N 110.5°E / 23.8; 110.5 |
Region | Guangdong Province |
Country | China |
Extent | Nanxiong Basin |
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