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Geological formation in France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Poudingue Ferrugineux is a geologic formation in France. It preserves fossils dating back to the Albian stage of the Cretaceous period. It predominantly consists of conglomerate, deposited in shallow marine conditions. It is exposed at Cap de la Hève at Le Havre, Normandy. The dinosaur Normanniasaurus is known from the formation.
Poudingue Ferrugineux | |
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Stratigraphic range: Lower to mid | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Argiles du Gault |
Overlies | Argiles à Bucaillella |
Thickness | Less than 5 metres |
Lithology | |
Primary | Conglomerate |
Location | |
Country | France |
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