Eller Beck Formation
Appearance
Eller Beck Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Ravenscar Group |
Sub-units | Lower Member, Upper Member, Blowgill Member |
Underlies | Cloughton Formation |
Overlies | Saltwick Formation |
Thickness | Typically 4.5 to 6 m, maximum of 8.2m |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone, Mudstone |
Other | Ironstone, Limestone |
Location | |
Region | Europe |
Country | ![]() |
Extent | Yorkshire |
Type section | |
Named for | Eller Beck |
Location | Walk Mill Foss |
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The Eller Beck Formation is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period. It consists of a lower unit less than 3 m thick consisting of mudstone with subordinate ironstone, with an upper unit typically 4–6 m thick consisting of fine-medium grained sandstone, further south it changes into finer grained facies with mudstone and limestone.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.