Bombaso Formation

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Bombaso Formation
Stratigraphic range: Moscovian
~314–307  Ma
Type Formation
Underlies Meledis Formation
Overlies Variscan basement
Thickness15 m (49 ft)
Lithology
Primary Limestone
Location
Coordinates 46°36′N13°06′E / 46.6°N 13.1°E / 46.6; 13.1
Approximate paleocoordinates 12°48′S22°18′E / 12.8°S 22.3°E / -12.8; 22.3
Region Carinthia
CountryAustria
Extent Carnic Alps
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Bombaso Formation (Austria)

The Bombaso Formation, also known as Waidegger Conglomerate, Waidegger Group, Waidegg Formation or Collendiaul Formation, is a geologic formation in the Carnic Alps in southern Austria. It preserves fossils dated to the Moscovian age of the Carboniferous period. [1]

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Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation: [1]

Fusulinidae

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References

  1. 1 2 Bombaso Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Davydov & Krainer, 1999

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