Earth:Dovžan Gorge Formation

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Dovžan Gorge Formation
Stratigraphic range: Asselian
~299–295 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 46°23′7″N 14°19′51″E / 46.38528°N 14.33083°E / 46.38528; 14.33083
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 10°06′S 24°42′E / 10.1°S 24.7°E / -10.1; 24.7
Country Slovenia
Dovžan Gorge Formation is located in Slovenia
Dovžan Gorge Formation
Dovžan Gorge Formation (Slovenia)

The Dovžan Gorge Formation (Slovene: dovžanovosoteška formacija)[1] is a geologic formation in Slovenia.[2] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. The formation is named after the Dovžan Gorge.[1]

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[2]

Trilobites
Brachiopods
  • Capillomesolobus heritschi

References

Bibliography

  • Novak, Matevž. 2007. Depositional Environment of Upper Carboniferous-Lower Permian Beds in the Karavanke Mountains (Southern Alps, Slovenia). Geologija 50. 262, 264.
  • Hahn, G.; R. Hahn, and A. Ramovs. 1970. Perm-Trilobiten aus Slowenien, NW-Jugoslawien. Senckenbergiana Lethaea 51. 331–333.