Robbedale Formation

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Robbedale Formation
Stratigraphic range: Mid Berriasian
~142  Ma
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Type Geological Formation
Unit of Nyker Group
Sub-unitsØsterborg & Langebjerg Members
Underlies Jydegaard Formation
Overlies Rabekke Formation
Lithology
Primary Sandstone
Location
Coordinates 55°12′N15°00′E / 55.2°N 15.0°E / 55.2; 15.0
Approximate paleocoordinates 46°36′N21°42′E / 46.6°N 21.7°E / 46.6; 21.7
Region Bornholm
Country Denmark
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Robbedale Formation (Denmark)

The Robbedale Formation is a geological formation dating to the Berriasian stage of the Early Cretaceous, about 142 million years ago. [1] It is on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. [2]

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References

  1. Robbedale Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. Bonde, N.; Christiansen, P. (2003). "New dinosaurs from Denmark". Comptes Rendus Palevol. 2 (1): 13–26. Bibcode:2003CRPal...2...13B. doi:10.1016/S1631-0683(03)00009-5.

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