Majiacun Formation

Majiacun Formation
Stratigraphic range: late Coniacian-late Santonian
~86–85 Ma
Location
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsUnit 2
UnderliesSigou Formation
OverliesGaogou Formation
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, siltstone
OtherSandstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates33°12′N 111°48′E / 33.2°N 111.8°E / 33.2; 111.8
Approximate paleocoordinates33°12′N 104°18′E / 33.2°N 104.3°E / 33.2; 104.3
RegionHenan, Hubei
Country China
ExtentXixia Basin
Majiacun Formation is located in China
Majiacun Formation
Majiacun Formation (China)
Majiacun Formation is located in Henan
Majiacun Formation
Majiacun Formation (Henan)

The Majiacun Formation is a Santonian to Coniacian geologic formation in China.[1] Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.