Beipiao Formation
Beipiao Formation Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian-Toarcian ~ | |
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Type | Geological formation |
Underlies | Haifanggou Formation (unconformably) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Coal |
Location | |
Location | Xinglong County |
Coordinates | 41°18′N 120°12′E / 41.3°N 120.2°ECoordinates: 41°18′N 120°12′E / 41.3°N 120.2°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 46°48′N 127°54′E / 46.8°N 127.9°E |
Region | Hebei |
Country | ![]() |
Type section | |
Named for | Beipiao |
![]() ![]() Beipiao Formation (China) |
The Beipiao Formation[1] contains coal measures dated to the Early Jurassic period. Its mainly located in Xinglong County, Hebei Province
Fossil content[]
- Cockroaches
- , E. chaoyangensis
- , R. mayingziensis
References[]
- ^ Zhang, Shouxin (2009). Geological Formation Names of China. ISBN 978-3540-93823-1.
Bibliography[]
- . 1987. Early Mesozoic insects fossils from western Liaoning, 202-222. Mesozoic Stratigraphy and Palaeontology of Western Liaoning.
Categories:
- Geologic formations of China
- Jurassic System of Asia
- Jurassic China
- Pliensbachian Stage
- Toarcian Stage
- Coal formations
- Coal in China
- Paleontology in Hebei