Eumeralla Formation

Eumeralla Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aptian–Albian
Eric the Red West fossil locality, with AS and ES representing Anchor Sandstone and ETRW Sandstone respectively
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofOtway Group
Sub-unitsWindermere Sandstone Member, Heathfield Sandstone Member
UnderliesSherbrook Group
OverliesKatnook Sandstone, Laira Formation (Crayfish Subgroup)
ThicknessUp to 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryVolcanilithic sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates38°48′S 143°18′E / 38.8°S 143.3°E / -38.8; 143.3
Approximate paleocoordinates74°48′S 115°48′E / 74.8°S 115.8°E / -74.8; 115.8
Region Victoria
Country Australia
ExtentOtway Basin
Type section
Named forEumeralla River
Named byReynolds, M.A
Year defined1971

Exposure of the Eumeralla Formation in green at the bottom-left

The Eumeralla Formation is a geological formation in Victoria, Australia whose strata date back to the Early Cretaceous. It is Aptian to Albian in age. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, particularly from the Dinosaur Cove locality.[1]

  1. ^ Weishampel, David B; et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution (Early Cretaceous, Australasia)." In: Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. Pp. 573-574. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.