Raibl Formation
| Raibl Formation Stratigraphic range: Middle Triassic | |
|---|---|
 Raibl stratum, Sella group (Pordoi), Dolomites | |
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Underlies | Hauptdolomit Formation |
| Overlies | Partnach Formation |
| Location | |
| Region |
Eastern Alps Central Europe |
| Country | Austria |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Cave del Predil (Raibl) |
The Raibl Formation is a Middle Triassic geologic formation in the Northern and Southern Limestone mountain ranges of the Eastern Alps, in Central Europe.[1]
It preserves fossils dating back to the Norian Middle Triassic sub-period of the Triassic period, during the Mesozoic Era.[2]
See also
- Geology of the Alps
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Austria
References
- ↑ Google Books: The Geology of Central Europe: Mesozoic and Cenozoic; edited by Tom McCan; pages 790-797.
- ↑ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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