Poudingue Ferrugineux
Geological formation in France
Poudingue Ferrugineux | |
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Stratigraphic range: Lower to mid Albian PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Argiles du Gault |
Overlies | Argiles à Bucaillella |
Thickness | Less than 5 metres |
Lithology | |
Primary | Conglomerate |
Location | |
Country | France |
The Poudingue Ferrugineux is a geologic formation in France. It preserves fossils dating back to the Albian stage of the Cretaceous period. It predominantly consists of conglomerate, deposited in shallow marine conditions. It is exposed at Cap de la Hève at Le Havre, Normandy. The dinosaur Normanniasaurus is known from the formation.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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