Bhuj Formation

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Sub-unitsUmia, Ghuneri & Ukra members
UnderliesN/A
Bhuj Formation
Stratigraphic range: Tithonian–Aptian
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsUmia, Ghuneri & Ukra members
UnderliesN/A
OverliesKatrol Formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates23°42′N 69°00′E / 23.7°N 69.0°E / 23.7; 69.0
Approximate paleocoordinates30°18′S 33°48′E / 30.3°S 33.8°E / -30.3; 33.8
RegionGujarat, Kutch
CountryIndia
Bhuj Formation is located in India
Bhuj Formation
Bhuj Formation (India)

The Bhuj Formation is a Cretaceous (Valanginian to Santonian)[1] geologic formation in India. Fossil sauropod tracks and tracks from the ichnogenera Skolithos, Diplocraterion, Pholeus and Planolites have been reported from the formation.[2]

Paleobiota

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