Raibl Formation

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Raibl Formation
Stratigraphic range: Norian
222–208  Ma
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Raibl stratum, Sella group (Pordoi), Dolomites
Type Geologic formation
Underlies Hauptdolomit Formation
Overlies Partnach Formation
Location
Region Eastern Alps
Central Europe
CountryFlag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Type section
Named for Cave del Predil (Raibl)

The Raibl Formation is an Upper Triassic geologic formation in the Northern and Southern Limestone mountain ranges of the Eastern Alps, in Central Europe. [1]

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Description

It preserves fossils dating back to the Norian Middle Triassic sub-period of the Triassic period, during the Mesozoic Era. [2]

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References

  1. Google Books: The Geology of Central Europe: Mesozoic and Cenozoic; edited by Tom McCan; pages 790-797.
  2. Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database" . Retrieved 17 December 2021.