Treskelodden Formation
Appearance
Treskelodden Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Gzhelian–Artinskian | |
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Conglomerate, sandstone |
Other | Limestone |
Location | |
Region | Spitsbergen, Svalbard |
Country | Norway |
The Treskelodden Beds is a geologic formation exposed near Hornsund on the island of Spitsbergen, Svalbard in Norway. It preserves fossils dating back from the Gzhelian stage of the Carboniferous period to the Artinskian stage of the Permian period.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Nakrem, H.A.; Nilsson, I.; Mangerud, G. (1992). "Permian Biostratigraphy of Svalbard (Arctic Norway) - a Review". International Geological Review. 34 (9): 933–959. doi:10.1080/00206819209465645.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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