Luning Formation

Luning Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Carnian-Early Norian
~227 Ma[1]
TypeFormation
Location
Region Nevada
Country United States

The Luning Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period. The lowermost strata dates to the late Carnian-early Norian boundary.

  1. ^ Balini, M.; Jenks, James F.; Martin, R.; McRoberts, Christopher A.; Orchard, Michael J.; Silberling, Norman J. (2015). "The Carnian/Norian boundary succession at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park (Upper Triassic, central Nevada, USA)". Paläontologische Zeitschrift. 89: 399–433. doi:10.1007/s12542-014-0244-2.