Solling Formation

The Solling Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. Formerly considered earliest Triassic (Induan), but later dating places the formation from the Olenekian to Anisian of the Triassic period.

Solling Formation
Stratigraphic range: Olenekian-Anisian
(Spathian-Aegean)
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TypeFormation
Unit ofBuntsandstein Group
Sub-unitsSolling-Bausandstein & Chirotherium Sandstone Members
Lithology
PrimaryClaystone
OtherSiltstone
Location
Coordinates50.3°N 11.0°E / 50.3; 11.0
Approximate paleocoordinates16.2°N 19.7°E / 16.2; 19.7
RegionBavaria, Niedersachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thuringia
CountryGermany
Solling Formation (Germany)
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