Pab Formation

Pab Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian
~66 Ma
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesRanikot Group
OverliesMonajhal Group
Thickness150–250 m (490–820 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherMudstone, shale
Location
RegionBalochistan
Country Pakistan

The Pab Formation is a Late Cretaceous geologic formation in Balochistan, in western Pakistan. It is dominated by sandstone, with minor mudstone and shale components.[1] Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[2]

  1. ^ Umar, Muhammad; Friis, Henrik; Khan, Abdul Salam; Kelling, Gilbert; Kassi, Akhtar Muhammad; Sabir, Muhammad Amjad; Farooq, Muhammad (2013-11-07). "Sediment Composition and Provenance of the Pab Formation, Kirthar Fold Belt, Pakistan: Signatures of Hot Spot Volcanism, Source Area Weathering, and Paleogeography on the Western Passive Margin of the Indian Plate During the Late Cretaceous". Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 39 (1): 311–324. doi:10.1007/s13369-013-0850-4. ISSN 1319-8025.
  2. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.