Phu Phan Formation

Phu Phan Formation
Stratigraphic range: Barremian-Aptian
~125–113 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofKhorat Group
UnderliesKhok Kruat Formation
OverliesSao Khua Formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherSiltstone, mudstone
Location
Coordinates17°18′N 101°30′E / 17.3°N 101.5°E / 17.3; 101.5
Approximate paleocoordinates14°36′N 111°12′E / 14.6°N 111.2°E / 14.6; 111.2
RegionIndochina
Country Thailand
ExtentKhorat Plateau
Type section
Named byWard & Bunnag
Year defined1964
Phu Phan Formation is located in Thailand
Phu Phan Formation
Phu Phan Formation (Thailand)

The Phu Phan Formation is an Early Cretaceous (Barremian to Aptian) geologic formation in Thailand.[1] Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation.[2]

  1. ^ Racey, Andrew; Goodall, Jeffery G. S. (2009). "Palynology and stratigraphy of the Mesozoic Khorat Group red bed sequences from Thailand". Geological Society, London, Special Publications. 315 (1): 69–83. Bibcode:2009GSLSP.315...69R. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.1030.8425. doi:10.1144/sp315.6. ISSN 0305-8719. S2CID 129967974.
  2. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.