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Beipiao Formation

Coordinates: 41°18′N 120°12′E / 41.3°N 120.2°E / 41.3; 120.2
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Beipiao Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian-Toarcian
~194–183 Ma
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesHaifanggou Formation (unconformably)
Lithology
PrimaryCoal
Location
LocationXinglong County
Coordinates41°18′N 120°12′E / 41.3°N 120.2°E / 41.3; 120.2
Approximate paleocoordinates46°48′N 127°54′E / 46.8°N 127.9°E / 46.8; 127.9
RegionHebei
CountryChina
Type section
Named forBeipiao
Beipiao Formation is located in China
Beipiao Formation
Beipiao Formation (China)
Beipiao Formation is located in Hebei
Beipiao Formation
Beipiao Formation (Hebei)

The Beipiao Formation[1] contains coal measures dated to the Early Jurassic period. Its mainly located in Xinglong County, Hebei Province

Fossil content

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References

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  1. ^ Zhang, Shouxin (2009). Geological Formation Names of China. Springer. ISBN 978-3540-93823-1.

Bibliography

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  • Wang, W.L (1987), Early Mesozoic insects fossils from western Liaoning, Mesozoic Stratigraphy and Palaeontology of Western Liaoning, pp. 202–222