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Abongshan Formation

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Geological formation in Tibet, China
Abongshan Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Cretaceous
TypeGeological Formation
Location
RegionNorthern Tibet
Country China

The Abongshan Formation is dated to the Late Cretaceous period and consists of red sandstone. A majority of the formation is located in the northern part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China.

References

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


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