Guettioua Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Bathonian- Callovian, | |
Type | Geological formation |
Underlies | Iouaridène Formation |
Overlies | Tilougguit Formation |
Thickness | Around 281 metres (922 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Siltstone, marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 32°30′N 5°48′W / 32.5°N 5.8°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 27°54′N 1°24′W / 27.9°N 1.4°W |
Region | Azilal Province, Beni Mellal, Ouarzazate Province |
Country | Morocco |
Extent | Béni Mellal-Khénifra |
The Guettioua Formation is a geological formation in Morocco. It dates back to the Middle Jurassic. [1] It largely consists of sandstone, and is of continental origin. It is the lateral equivalent of the marine El Mers Formation.
Dinosaurs | ||||
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Taxa | Presence | Notes | Images | |
Genus:
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"Numerous fragments from several individuals."
[2]
"Skull and skeleton." [3] |
Guettioua Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Bathonian- Callovian, | |
Type | Geological formation |
Underlies | Iouaridène Formation |
Overlies | Tilougguit Formation |
Thickness | Around 281 metres (922 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Siltstone, marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 32°30′N 5°48′W / 32.5°N 5.8°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 27°54′N 1°24′W / 27.9°N 1.4°W |
Region | Azilal Province, Beni Mellal, Ouarzazate Province |
Country | Morocco |
Extent | Béni Mellal-Khénifra |
The Guettioua Formation is a geological formation in Morocco. It dates back to the Middle Jurassic. [1] It largely consists of sandstone, and is of continental origin. It is the lateral equivalent of the marine El Mers Formation.
Dinosaurs | ||||
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Taxa | Presence | Notes | Images | |
Genus:
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"Numerous fragments from several individuals."
[2]
"Skull and skeleton." [3] |