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Süntel Formation
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The Süntel Formation, previously known as the Kimmeridge Formation (German: "Mittlerer Kimmeridge"; Middle Kimmeridge),[1] is a geological formation in Germany. It is Late Jurassic in age, spanning the early to late Kimmeridgian stage. It predominantly consists of limestone deposited in shallow marine carbonate ramp conditions.[2]
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Süntel Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Kimmeridgian ~155–151 Ma | |
![]() Süntel Formation at Langenberg quarry | |
Type | Geological formation |
Sub-units | Sand-Tonkomplex & Unterbank Members |
Underlies | Gigas-Schichten & Holzen Formation |
Overlies | Korallenoolith Formation |
Thickness | Variable, over 60 m (200 ft) at Langenberg Quarry |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Sandstone, claystone, marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 52.3°N 8.8°E / 52.3; 8.8 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 43.4°N 16.9°E / 43.4; 16.9 |
Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen, Niedersachsen |
Country | ![]() |
Extent | Lower Saxony Basin |
Type section | |
Named for | Süntel |
Location | Lower Saxon Hills |
Region | Niedersachsen |
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