Hassberge Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Carnian (Tuvalian) ~ | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Keuper |
Sub-units | Blasensandstein & Coburger Sandstein members |
Underlies | Mainhardt Formation |
Overlies | Steigerwald Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Shale |
Location | |
Coordinates | 50°00′N 10°42′E / 50.0°N 10.7°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 27°24′N 13°06′E / 27.4°N 13.1°E |
Region | Bavaria |
Country | Germany |
Extent | Southern Germanic Basin |
Type section | |
Named for | Hassberge |
The Hassberge Formation is a geologic formation in Bavaria, Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carnian stage of the Triassic period.[1]