Houcheng Formation

Houcheng Formation
Stratigraphic range: Callovian
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesZhangjiakou Formation
OverliesTiaojishan Formation
ThicknessUp to 1255 metres
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, conglomerate
OtherVolcanics
Location
RegionEast Asia
Country China
ExtentHebei

The Houcheng Formation is a geological formation in Hebei, China whose strata date back to the Upper Middle Jurassic. The lithology primarily consists of sandstone and conglomerate deposited in fluvial, alluvial fan and fan delta conditions, with interbeds of volcanic rocks.[1] Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[2]

  1. ^ Dou, Luxing; Hou, Jiagen; Song, Suihong; Zhang, Li; Liu, Yuming; Sun, Shuang; Li, Yongqiang; Wang, Xixin; Ren, Xiaoxu; Tang, Ying; Tian, Heng (May 2020). Patacci, M. (ed.). "Sedimentary characteristics of hyperpycnites in a shallow lacustrine environment: A case study from the Lower Cretaceous Xiguayuan Formation, Luanping Basin, Northeast China". Geological Journal. 55 (5): 3344–3360. doi:10.1002/gj.3599. ISSN 0072-1050. S2CID 200059969.
  2. ^ Weishampel, David B; et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution (Late Jurassic, Asia)." In: Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. Pp. 550–552. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.