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Travenanzes Formation

Coordinates: 46°12′N 11°06′E / 46.2°N 11.1°E / 46.2; 11.1
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Travenanzes Formation
Stratigraphic range: early Carnian (Tuvalian)
~232–230 Ma
TypeGeologic formation
UnderliesDolomia Principale
OverliesHeiligkreuz Formation (unconformably)
Lithology
PrimaryDolomite
OtherLimestone, marl
Location
Coordinates46°12′N 11°06′E / 46.2°N 11.1°E / 46.2; 11.1
Approximate paleocoordinates18°36′N 17°00′E / 18.6°N 17.0°E / 18.6; 17.0
RegionTrentino-Alto Adigo
Country Italy
ExtentSouthern Limestone Alps
Travenanzes Formation is located in Italy
Travenanzes Formation
Travenanzes Formation
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

Stratigraphy of the Dolomites

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

  1. ^ a b Travenanzes Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Bernardi et al., 2018, p.6
  3. ^ Bernardi et al., 2018, p.3
  4. ^ a b c D'Orazi Porchetti et al., 2008
  5. ^ Bernardi et al., 2010

Bibliography

  • Template:Cite LSA doi:10.1038/s41467-018-03996-1 Text and images are available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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