Nanxiong Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian | |
Type | Geological formation |
Underlies | Shanghu Formation |
Overlies | Jurassic granite basement, Changba Formation (Nanxiong Group) |
Thickness | ~300 m (980 ft) Several kilometers (Nanxiong Group) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone, siltstone, mudstone |
Other | Limestone, conglomerate |
Location | |
Coordinates | 23°30′N 114°54′E / 23.5°N 114.9°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 23°48′N 110°30′E / 23.8°N 110.5°E |
Region | Guangdong Province |
Country | China |
Extent | Nanxiong Basin |
The Nanxiong Formation (also known as Yuanpu Formation) is a Late Cretaceous geologic formation in Guangdong Province. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.