Schrambach Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Berriasian-Barremian | |
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 47°54′N14°24′E / 47.9°N 14.4°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 31°00′N23°06′E / 31.0°N 23.1°E |
Region | Ternberg Bavaria |
Country | Austria Germany |
Extent | Northern Limestone Alps |
Type section | |
Named for | Schrambach |
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