Artoles Formation

Artoles Formation
Stratigraphic range: Barremian-Aptian
~130–123 Ma
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesAlacón & Xert Formations, Arcillas de Morella Formation
OverliesBlesa & Camarillas Formations
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates40°48′N 0°18′W / 40.8°N 0.3°W / 40.8; -0.3
Approximate paleocoordinates30°30′N 9°54′E / 30.5°N 9.9°E / 30.5; 9.9
RegionAragón, Teruel, La Rioja
Country Spain
ExtentGalve Basin
Artoles Formation is located in Spain
Artoles Formation
Artoles Formation (Spain)

The Artoles Formation is a geological formation in Teruel and La Rioja, Spain whose strata date back to the Early Cretaceous. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[1]

  1. ^ Weishampel et al., 2004, p.561