Solling Formation

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Solling Formation
Stratigraphic range: Olenekian-Anisian
(Spathian-Aegean)
~251.3–242  Ma
Type Formation
Unit of Buntsandstein Group
Sub-unitsSolling-Bausandstein & Chirotherium Sandstone Members
Lithology
Primary Claystone
Other Siltstone
Location
Coordinates 50°18′N11°00′E / 50.3°N 11.0°E / 50.3; 11.0
Approximate paleocoordinates 16°12′N19°42′E / 16.2°N 19.7°E / 16.2; 19.7
Region Bavaria, Niedersachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thuringia
CountryGermany
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Solling Formation (Germany)

The Solling Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. [1] Formerly considered earliest Triassic (Induan), but later dating places the formation from the Olenekian to Anisian of the Triassic period.

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Description

The formation is subdivided into three members, the lower Solling-Bausandstein Member, the Trendelburg/Karlshafen Beds and the upper Chirotherium Sandstone Member.

Fossil content

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

Temnospondyls

Reptiles

Flora

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References

  1. 1 2 Solling Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. 1 2 Schoch, 2018
  3. Säilä, 2008
  4. Von Huene, 1902
  5. Von Huene, 1911
  6. 1 2 Broili & Fischer, 1917

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