Hochmoos Formation
Geologic formation in Austria
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The Hochmoos Formation is a geologic formation in Austria. It preserves fossils dated to the Santonian of the Cretaceous period.
TypeFormation
Unit ofGosau Group
Sub-units
- Hochmoos Member
- Hofergraben Member
- Sandkalkbank Member
UnderliesBibereck Formation
| Hochmoos Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Santonian ~ | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Gosau Group |
| Sub-units |
|
| Underlies | Bibereck Formation |
| Overlies | Grabenbach Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Mudstone, sandstone, shale |
| Location | |
| Region | Central Europe |
| Country | Austria |
See also
References
External links
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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