Dovžan Gorge Formation

The Dovžan Gorge Formation (Slovene: dovžanovosoteška formacija)[1] is a geologic formation in Slovenia.[2] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. The formation is named after the Dovžan Gorge.[1]

Dovžan Gorge Formation
Stratigraphic range: Asselian
~299–295 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates46°23′7″N 14°19′51″E / 46.38528°N 14.33083°E / 46.38528; 14.33083
Approximate paleocoordinates10°06′S 24°42′E / 10.1°S 24.7°E / -10.1; 24.7
Country Slovenia
Dovžan Gorge Formation is located in Slovenia
Dovžan Gorge Formation
Dovžan Gorge Formation (Slovenia)

Fossil content

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The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[2]

Trilobites
Brachiopods

References

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Bibliography

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  • Novak, Matevž (2007), "Depositional Environment of Upper Carboniferous-Lower Permian Beds in the Karavanke Mountains (Southern Alps, Slovenia)", Geologija, 50 (2): 262, 264, doi:10.5474/geologija.2007.018
  • Hahn, G.; Hahn, R.; Ramovs, A. (1970), "Perm-Trilobiten aus Slowenien, NW-Jugoslawien", Senckenbergiana Lethaea, 51: 331–333