Travenanzes Formation

The Travenanzes Formation is a Late Triassic (early Carnian, or early Tuvalian in the regional stratigraphy) limestone, marl and dolomite formation in the Southern Limestone Alps in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.

Travenanzes Formation
Stratigraphic range: early Carnian (Tuvalian)
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TypeGeologic formation
UnderliesDolomia Principale
OverliesHeiligkreuz Formation (unconformably)
Lithology
PrimaryDolomite
OtherLimestone, marl
Location
Coordinates46.2°N 11.1°E / 46.2; 11.1
Approximate paleocoordinates18.6°N 17.0°E / 18.6; 17.0
RegionTrentino-Alto Adigo
Country Italy
ExtentSouthern Limestone Alps
Travenanzes Formation (Italy)
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