Ruhpolding-Formation

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
(24%,4%,0%,10%)
Color RGB
R: 175 G: 220 B: 230
Rank
lithostratigraphic Formation
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
valid formal name

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Ruhpolding-Formation
Français
Formation de Ruhpolding
Italiano
Formazione di Ruhpolding
English
Ruhpolding Formation
Origin of the Name

Zellerber e Ruhpolding (bayerische Kalkalpen)

Historical Variants

Radiolarit-Serie auct., Ruhpoldinger Schichten (Trauth 1948, Fischer 1971)

Hierarchy and sequence

Units at roof

Age

Age at top
  • Tithonian
Age at base
  • Oxfordian

Geography

Type area
Bayerische Nördliche Kalkalpen.

References

Definition
Fischer Rudolf (1971) : Jurassique alpin (fasc. 5f4). Lexique stratigraphique international, vol. 1 Europe, Fasc. 5 Allemagne
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