Benkersandstein Formation

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Benkersandstein Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carnian
~235–222  Ma
Type Formation
Unit of Keuper Group
Lithology
Primary Sandstone
Location
Coordinates 49°54′N11°36′E / 49.9°N 11.6°E / 49.9; 11.6
Approximate paleocoordinates 22°42′N16°00′E / 22.7°N 16.0°E / 22.7; 16.0
Region Bavaria
CountryFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
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Benkersandstein Formation (Germany)
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Benkersandstein Formation (Bavaria)

The Benkersandstein (German for Benker Sandstone) is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Triassic (Carnian) period. Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation. [1]

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References

  1. Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.

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