Bombaso Formation

The Bombaso Formation, also known as Waidegger Conglomerate, Waidegger Group, Waidegg Formation or Collendiaul Formation, is a geologic formation in the Carnic Alps in southern Austria. It preserves fossils dating back to the Moscovian of the Carboniferous period.[1]

Bombaso Formation
Stratigraphic range: Moscovian
~314–307 Ma
TypeFormation
UnderliesMeledis Formation
OverliesVariscan basement
Thickness15 m (49 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates46.6°N 13.1°E / 46.6; 13.1
Approximate paleocoordinates12.8°S 22.3°E / -12.8; 22.3
RegionCarinthia
Country Austria
ExtentCarnic Alps
Bombaso Formation (Austria)

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

Fusulinidae
  • Protriticites ovatus[2]
  • Protriticites cf. ovoides[2]
  • Quasifusulinoides fallax[2]
  • Q. intermedius[2]
  • Q. quasifusulinoides[2]
  • Protriticites sp.[2]

See also

References

  1. Bombaso Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. Davydov & Krainer, 1999

Bibliography

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