In:
Géologie Méditerranéenne, PERSEE Program, Vol. 10, No. 3 ( 1983), p. 83-86
Abstract:
The higher Upper Cretaceous (Coniacian -Maastrichtian) exposed in four large quarries near Lagerdorf, Kronsmoor and Hemmoor in N Germany has been the subject of study for more than 30 years. The sections in the individual quarries can be combined litho-and biostratigraphically to provide a nearly complete 570 m -thick sequence which consists almost completely of a white chalk fades. Numerous horizons (e.g. flint beds, marly layers, pvrite-impregnated strata) are used to establish a very detailed lithostrati-graphic succession. Biostratigraphic subdivision of the sequence has been carried out mainly on the basis of belemnites. inocera- mids, echinoids, crinoids and ammonites. The definition of stage -and substage boundaries are given in a stratigaphic table. The combined sections of Lâgerdorf, Kronsmoor and Hemmoor can be used as standard section for the boreal higher Upper Cretaceous in NW Europe.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0397-2844
DOI:
10.3406/geolm.1983.1247
Language:
French
Publisher:
PERSEE Program
Publication Date:
1983
SSG:
13
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