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Raibl Formation

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Raibl Formation
Stratigraphic range: Norian
222–208 Ma
Raibl stratum, Sella group (Pordoi), Dolomites
TypeGeologic formation
UnderliesHauptdolomit Formation
OverliesPartnach Formation
Location
RegionEastern Alps
Central Europe
CountryAustria
Italy
Slovenia
Type section
Named forCave del Predil (Raibl)

The Raibl Formation is an Upper Triassic geologic formation in the Northern and Southern Limestone mountain ranges of the Eastern Alps, in Central Europe.[1]

Description

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It preserves fossils dating back to the Norian Middle Triassic sub-period of the Triassic period, during the Mesozoic Era.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Google Books: The Geology of Central Europe: Mesozoic and Cenozoic; edited by Tom McCan; pages 790-797.
  2. ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.