Wittering Formation
Geologic formation in England
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The Wittering Formation is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[1]
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsBracklesham Group
UnderliesEarnley Sand Formation
OverliesLondon Clay, Thames Group
| Wittering Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Ypresian - Lutetian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Bracklesham Group |
| Underlies | Earnley Sand Formation |
| Overlies | London Clay, Thames Group |
| Thickness | 40-53 m |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | clay |
| Other | sand |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country | Hampshire Basin, United Kingdom |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Wittering |
