Blasensandstein

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Blasensandstein
Stratigraphic range: Carnian
~237–228  Ma
Type Member
Unit of Hassberge Formation
Lithology
Primary Sandstone
Location
Coordinates 49°18′N10°48′E / 49.3°N 10.8°E / 49.3; 10.8
Approximate paleocoordinates 21°54′N15°48′E / 21.9°N 15.8°E / 21.9; 15.8
Region Bavaria
CountryFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
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Blasensandstein (Germany)

The Blasensandstein is a Carnian geologic member in Bavaria, Germany. It is part of the Hassberge Formation. Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation. [1]

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  1. Weishampel et al., 2004, pp.517-607

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