Raibl Formation
Geologic formation in Central Europe
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The Raibl Formation is an Upper Triassic geologic formation in the Northern and Southern Limestone mountain ranges of the Eastern Alps, in Central Europe.[1]
UnderliesHauptdolomit Formation
OverliesPartnach Formation
| Raibl Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Norian | |
Raibl stratum, Sella group (Pordoi), Dolomites | |
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Underlies | Hauptdolomit Formation |
| Overlies | Partnach Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Eastern Alps Central Europe |
| Country | Austria Italy Slovenia |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Cave del Predil (Raibl) |
Description
It preserves fossils dating back to the Norian Middle Triassic sub-period of the Triassic period, during the Mesozoic Era.[2]