Jydegaard Formation
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The Jydegaard Formation (also spelled as 'Jydegård') is a geological formation dating to the Early Cretaceous, about 145–139 million years ago. It is on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Vertebrate fossils have been found in the formation.[1]
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Jydegaard Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Berriasian-early Valanginian ~145–139 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Nyker Group |
Sub-units | Rødbjerg & Tornhøj Members |
Underlies | Arnager Greensand Formation |
Overlies | Robbedale Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Claystone, sandstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 55.1°N 14.8°E / 55.1; 14.8 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 47.2°N 21.4°E / 47.2; 21.4 |
Region | Bornholm |
Country | Denmark |
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