Solling Formation
Stratigraphic range: Olenekian-Anisian
(Spathian-Aegean)
~251.3–242 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofBuntsandstein Group
Sub-unitsSolling-Bausandstein & Chirotherium Sandstone Members
Lithology
PrimaryClaystone
OtherSiltstone
Location
Coordinates50°18′N 11°00′E / 50.3°N 11.0°E / 50.3; 11.0
Approximate paleocoordinates16°12′N 19°42′E / 16.2°N 19.7°E / 16.2; 19.7
RegionBavaria, Niedersachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thuringia
CountryGermany
Solling Formation is located in Germany
Solling Formation
Solling Formation
Solling Formation
Solling Formation
Solling Formation (Germany)

The Solling Formation is a geologic formation in Germany.[1] Formerly considered earliest Triassic (Induan), but later dating places the formation from the Olenekian to Anisian of the Triassic period.

Description

The formation is subdivided into three members, the lower Solling-Bausandstein Member, the Trendelburg/Karlshafen Beds and the upper Chirotherium Sandstone Member.

Fossil content

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

Temnospondyls

Reptiles

Flora

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Solling Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ a b Schoch, 2018
  3. ^ Säilä, 2008
  4. ^ Von Huene, 1902
  5. ^ Von Huene, 1911
  6. ^ a b Broili & Fischer, 1917

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