Artoles Formation

The Artoles Formation is a geological formation in Teruel and La Rioja, Spain whose strata date back to the Early Cretaceous. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.

Artoles Formation
Stratigraphic range: Barremian-Aptian
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TypeGeological formation
UnderliesAlacón & Xert Formations, Arcillas de Morella Formation
OverliesBlesa & Camarillas Formations
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates40.8°N 0.3°W / 40.8; -0.3
Approximate paleocoordinates30.5°N 9.9°E / 30.5; 9.9
RegionAragón, Teruel, La Rioja
Country Spain
ExtentGalve Basin
Artoles Formation (Spain)
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