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Garschella Formation

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Garschella Formation
Stratigraphic range: early Aptian-early Cenomanian
TypeFormation
UnderliesSeewen Formation
OverliesSchrattenkalk Formation
Thicknessup to 120 m (390 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherSandstone
Location
RegionAlps
CountryAustria
Germany
France
Switzerland
Type section
Named forGarschella Plateau
Named byFöllmi & Ouwehand
Year defined1987

The Garschella Formation is an early Aptian to early Cenomanian geologic formation in the Alps of Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland.[1] It preserves fossils dated to the Cretaceous period.

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References

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  1. ^ Garschella Formation at Strati.ch
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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.