The Bombaso Formation, also known as Waidegger Conglomerate, Waidegger Group, Waidegg Formation or Collendiaul Formation, is a geologic formation in the Carnic Alps in southern Austria. It preserves fossils dated to the Moscovian age of the Carboniferous period.[1]

Bombaso Formation
Stratigraphic range: Moscovian
~314–307 Ma
TypeFormation
UnderliesMeledis Formation
OverliesVariscan basement
Thickness15 m (49 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates46°36′N 13°06′E / 46.6°N 13.1°E / 46.6; 13.1
Approximate paleocoordinates12°48′S 22°18′E / 12.8°S 22.3°E / -12.8; 22.3
RegionCarinthia
CountryAustria
ExtentCarnic Alps
Bombaso Formation is located in Austria
Bombaso Formation
Bombaso Formation (Austria)

Fossil content

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The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

Fusulinidae

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bombaso Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ a b c d e f Davydov & Krainer, 1999

Bibliography

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  • Davydov, V.; Krainer, K. (1999), "Fusulinid assemblages and facies of the Bombaso Fm. and basal Meledis Fm. (Moscovian-Kasimovian) in the central Carnic alps (Austria/Italy)", Facies, 40 (1): 157–196, Bibcode:1999Faci...40..157D, doi:10.1007/BF02537473