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Nötsch Formation

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The Nötsch Formation is a geologic formation in the Carnic Alps of southern Austria. It preserves fossils dated to the Serpukhovian to Moscovian ages of the Carboniferous period.[1]

TypeFormation
PrimaryBreccia, siltstone
Coordinates46.6°N 13.6°E / 46.6; 13.6
Approximate paleocoordinates15.9°S 20.6°E / -15.9; 20.6
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Nötsch Formation
Stratigraphic range: Serpukhovian-Moscovian (Alportian)
~326–315 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryBreccia, siltstone
Location
Coordinates46.6°N 13.6°E / 46.6; 13.6
Approximate paleocoordinates15.9°S 20.6°E / -15.9; 20.6
RegionCarinthia
CountryAustria
ExtentCarnic Alps
Type section
Named forNötsch
Nötsch Formation is located in Austria
Nötsch Formation
Nötsch Formation (Austria)
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Fossil content

The following fossils were reported from the formation:[1]

Arachnids
  • Aphantomartus pustulatus[2]
Ophiocistioidea
  • Anguloserra austriaca[3]
  • A. carinthiaca[3]
  • Rotasaccus sp.[3]

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