Travenanzes Formation

Travenanzes Formation
Stratigraphic range: early Carnian (Tuvalian)
~232–230 Ma
TypeGeologic formation
UnderliesDolomia Principale
OverliesHeiligkreuz Formation (unconformably)
Lithology
PrimaryDolomite
OtherLimestone, marl
Location
Coordinates46°12′N 11°06′E / 46.2°N 11.1°E / 46.2; 11.1
Approximate paleocoordinates18°36′N 17°00′E / 18.6°N 17.0°E / 18.6; 17.0
RegionTrentino-Alto Adigo
Country Italy
ExtentSouthern Limestone Alps
Travenanzes Formation is located in Italy
Travenanzes Formation
Travenanzes Formation
Travenanzes Formation (Italy)

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.[1]

Description[edit]

Stratigraphy of the Dolomites

The Travenanzes Formation is conformably overlain by the Dolomia Principale,[2] and overlies the Heiligkreuz Formation separated by an unconformity. Deposition of the formation took place just after the Carnian Pluvial Event (CPE).[3]

Fossil content[edit]

The following fossils have been described from the Travenanzes Formation:[1]

Ichnofossils

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Travenanzes Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Bernardi et al., 2018, p.6
  3. ^ Bernardi et al., 2018, p.3
  4. ^ a b c D'Orazi Porchetti et al., 2008
  5. ^ Bernardi et al., 2010

Bibliography[edit]

  • Bernardi, M.; P. Gianolla; F.M. Petti; P. Mietto, and M. J. Benton. 2018. Dinosaur diversification linked with the Carnian Pluvial Episode. Nature Communications 9. 1–10. . doi:10.1038/s41467-018-03996-1 Text and images are available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
  • Bernardi, M.; F. M. Petti, and M. Avanzini. 2010. A webbed archosaur footprint from the Upper Triassic (Carnian) of the Italian southern Alps. In J. Milàn, S. G. Lucas, M. G. Lockley, & J. A. Spielmann (eds.), Crocodyle Tracks and Traces. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin 51. 65–68. .
  • D'Orazi Porchetti, S.; U. Nicosia; P. Mietto; F. M. Petti, and M. Avanzini. 2008. Atreipus-like footprints and their co-occurrence with Evazoum from the upper Carnian (Tuvalian) of Trentino-Alto Adige. Studi Trentini di Scienze Naturali, Acta Geologica 83. 277–287. .