Mecsek Coal Formation

Mecsek Coal Formation
Stratigraphic range: Hettangian-Pliensbachian
~201–183 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofTisza Unit
UnderliesKecskehát Limestone
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone
OtherCoal
Location
Coordinates46°06′N 18°12′E / 46.1°N 18.2°E / 46.1; 18.2
Approximate paleocoordinates27°36′N 21°36′E / 27.6°N 21.6°E / 27.6; 21.6
RegionBaranya, Transdanubia
Country Hungary
Type section
Named forMecsek Mountains
Mecsek Coal Formation is located in Hungary
Mecsek Coal Formation
Mecsek Coal Formation (Hungary)

The Mecsek Coal Formation is a Jurassic geologic formation in Hungary. Indeterminate fossil ornithischian tracks have been reported from the formation.[1]

  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.