Weißjura Formation
Weißjura Formation Stratigraphic range: Jurassic | |
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Type | Geologic formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Location | |
Region | Swabian Jura, Baden-Württemberg |
Country | Germany |
The Weißjura Formation is a Limestone geologic formation located in the Swabian Jura (Swabian Alps) range, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Wimsener Höhle is a Karst cave in the formation. The Zwiefalter Aach river flows out through the water cave.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.
See also[]
- Jurassic Germany
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Germany
References[]
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
Categories:
- Limestone formations
- Geography of Baden-Württemberg
- Karst formations of Germany
- Jurassic Germany
- Geologic formations of Germany
- German geologic formation stubs
- Jurassic stubs