Iljig Formation

Iljig Formation
Stratigraphic range: Albian
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofHayang Group
UnderliesHupyeongdong Formation
OverliesJinju Formation
Location
RegionNorth Gyeongsang Province
CountrySouth Korea

The Iljig Formation (Korean: 일직층; Hanja: 一直層; RR: Iljig-cheung) is a Lower Cretaceous geologic formation in South Korea.[1] Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[2]

  1. ^ Lee, J. I.; Lee, Y. I. (2000-01-01). "Provenance of the Lower Cretaceous Hayang Group, Gyeongsang Basin, Southeastern Korea: Implications for Continental-Arc Volcanism". Journal of Sedimentary Research. 70 (1): 151–158. Bibcode:2000JSedR..70..151L. doi:10.1306/2DC40906-0E47-11D7-8643000102C1865D. ISSN 1527-1404.
  2. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.