Robbedale Formation

Robbedale Formation
Stratigraphic range: Mid Berriasian
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TypeGeological Formation
Unit ofNyker Group
Sub-unitsØsterborg & Langebjerg Members
UnderliesJydegaard Formation
OverliesRabekke Formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates55°12′N 15°00′E / 55.2°N 15.0°E / 55.2; 15.0
Approximate paleocoordinates46°36′N 21°42′E / 46.6°N 21.7°E / 46.6; 21.7
RegionBornholm
CountryDenmark
Robbedale Formation is located in Denmark
Robbedale Formation
Robbedale Formation (Denmark)

The Robbedale Formation is a geological formation dating to the Berriasian stage of the Early Cretaceous, about 142 million years ago.[1] It is on the island of Bornholm, Denmark.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Robbedale Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Bonde, N.; Christiansen, P. (2003). "New dinosaurs from Denmark". Comptes Rendus Palevol. 2 (1): 13–26. Bibcode:2003CRPal...2...13B. doi:10.1016/S1631-0683(03)00009-5.

Further reading

  • E. B. Koppelhus and D. J. Batten. 1992. Megaspore assemblages from the Jurassic and lowermost Cretaceous of Bornholm, Denmark. DGU, Danmarks Geologiske Undersogelse, Serie A 32:1-81


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