Arauz Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range:
Emsian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Abadia Group |
Sub-units | Lezna & Requejada Members |
Lithology | |
Primary | Marl |
Other | Shale, limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 43°00′N 0°54′W / 43.0°N 0.9°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 43°00′S 35°24′E / 43.0°S 35.4°E |
Region | Palencia |
Country | Spain |
Type section | |
Named for | Arauz River |
The Arauz Formation is an Emsian fossiliferous stratigraphic unit in Spain. [1] It is a member of the Abadia Group. It is situated in the Province of Palencia, North Spain. It is in the north of Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre-Montaña Palentina where the Rio Arauz lies. It is from the Devonian of Spain. [2]
The following fossils have been reported from the formation: [1]