Jindong Formation
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The Jindong Formation (Korean: 진동층; Hanja: 鎭東層; RR: Jindong-cheung) is a geological formation located in South Korea. It dates to the Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous, with a maximum depositional age of 99.9 ± 0.7 Ma.[1]
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Jindong Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Cenomanian ~99.9 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Hayang Group |
Underlies | Yucheon Group (volcanics) |
Overlies | Haman Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Mudstone, siltstone |
Other | Sandstone, shale |
Location | |
Coordinates | 35.4°N 128.4°E / 35.4; 128.4 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 44.7°N 122.9°E / 44.7; 122.9 |
Region | Gyeongsangnam-do |
Country | South Korea |
Extent | Gyeongsang Basin |
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