Bombaso Formation

Bombaso Formation Stratigraphic range: Moscovian ~314–307 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Type	Formation
Underlies	Meledis Formation
Overlies	Variscan basement
Thickness	15 m (49 ft)
Lithology
Primary	Limestone
Location
Coordinates	46°36′N 13°06′E / 46.6°N 13.1°E / 46.6; 13.1Coordinates: 46°36′N 13°06′E / 46.6°N 13.1°E / 46.6; 13.1
Approximate paleocoordinates	12°48′S 22°18′E / 12.8°S 22.3°E / -12.8; 22.3
Region	Carinthia
Country	Austria
Extent	Carnic Alps
Bombaso Formation (Austria)

The Bombaso Formation, also known as Waidegger Conglomerate, Waidegger Group, Waidegg Formation or Collendiaul Formation, is a geologic formation in the Carnic Alps in southern Austria. It preserves fossils dating back to the Moscovian of the Carboniferous period.^[1]

Fossil content[]

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:^[1]

Fusulinidae

See also[]

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Austria

References[]

Bibliography[]

• Davydov, V., and K. Krainer. 1999. Fusulinid assemblages and facies of the Bombaso Fm. and basal Meledis Fm. (Moscovian-Kasimovian) in the central Carnic alps (Austria/Italy). 40. 157–196.