Süntel Formation
The Süntel Formation, previously known as the Kimmeridge Formation (German: "Mittlerer Kimmeridge"; Middle Kimmeridge), is a geological formation in Germany. It is Late Jurassic in age, spanning the early to late Kimmeridgian stage. It predominantly consists of limestone deposited in shallow marine carbonate ramp conditions.
| Süntel Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Kimmeridgian ~ | |
Süntel Formation at Langenberg quarry | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Sub-units | Sand-Tonkomplex & Unterbank Members |
| Underlies | Gigas-Schichten & Holzen Formation |
| Overlies | Korallenoolith Formation |
| Thickness | Variable, over 60 m (200 ft) at Langenberg Quarry |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Other | Sandstone, claystone, marl |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 52.3°N 8.8°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 43.4°N 16.9°E |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen, Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Extent | Lower Saxony Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Süntel |
| Location | Lower Saxon Hills |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
Süntel Formation (Germany) | |
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