Aber Mawr Formation
The Aber Mawr Formation is a geological formation in Wales. It preserves fossils dating back to the Arenig Series of the Ordovician period.[1]
| Aber Mawr Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Arenig | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Underlies | Porth Lauog Formation |
| Thickness | >215 m (705 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Mudstone |
| Other | Tuff, debrite |
| Location | |
| Country | Wales |
| Extent | Ramsey Island |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Aber Mawr Bay, Ramsey Island |
References
- British Geological Survey. "Aber Mawr Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
External links
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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