Travenanzes Formation

Travenanzes Formation
Stratigraphic range: early Carnian (Tuvalian)
~232–230 Ma
TypeGeologic formation
UnderliesDolomia Principale
OverliesHeiligkreuz Formation (unconformably)
Lithology
PrimaryDolomite
OtherLimestone, marl
Location
Coordinates46°12′N 11°06′E / 46.2°N 11.1°E / 46.2; 11.1
Approximate paleocoordinates18°36′N 17°00′E / 18.6°N 17.0°E / 18.6; 17.0
RegionTrentino-Alto Adigo
Country Italy
ExtentSouthern Limestone Alps
Travenanzes Formation is located in Italy
Travenanzes Formation
Travenanzes Formation
Travenanzes Formation (Italy)

The Travenanzes Formation is a Late Triassic (early Carnian, or early Tuvalian in the regional stratigraphy) limestone, marl and dolomite formation in the Southern Limestone Alps in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.[1]