Travenanzes Formation
| Travenanzes Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: early Carnian (Tuvalian) ~ | |
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Underlies | Dolomia Principale |
| Overlies | Heiligkreuz Formation (unconformably) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Dolomite |
| Other | Limestone, marl |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 46°12′N 11°06′E / 46.2°N 11.1°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 18°36′N 17°00′E / 18.6°N 17.0°E |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adigo |
| Country |  Italy |
| Extent | Southern Limestone Alps |
  Travenanzes Formation (Italy) | |
The Travenanzes Formation is a Late Triassic (early Carnian, or early Tuvalian in the regional stratigraphy) limestone, marl and dolomite formation in the Southern Limestone Alps in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.[1]
Description
The Travenanzes Formation is conformably overlain by the Dolomia Principale,[2] and overlies the Heiligkreuz Formation separated by an unconformity. Deposition of the formation took place just after the Carnian Pluvial Event (CPE).[3]
Fossil content
The following fossils have been described from the Travenanzes Formation:[1]
- Ichnofossils
See also
References
- ^ a b Travenanzes Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Bernardi et al., 2018, p.6
- ^ Bernardi et al., 2018, p.3
- ^ a b c D'Orazi Porchetti et al., 2008
- ^ Bernardi et al., 2010
Bibliography
- Template:Cite LSA doi:10.1038/s41467-018-03996-1
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