Stuttgart Formation
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The Stuttgart Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carnian stage of the Triassic period.[1]
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Stuttgart Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Carnian ~235–222 Ma | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Keuper |
Sub-units | Ansbachersandstein & Schilfsandstein members |
Underlies | Weser & Steigerwald Formations |
Overlies | Grabfeld & Benk Formations |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Claystone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 49.2°N 9.3°E / 49.2; 9.3 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 21.4°N 14.9°E / 21.4; 14.9 |
Region | Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Country | Germany Switzerland |
Type section | |
Named for | Stuttgart |
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