Geologic formation in France
The Coumiac Formation is a geologic formation in France. It preserves fossils dated to the Devonian period.
The Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) for the base of the Famennian Stage of the Devonian is located at Coumiac quarry (43°28′14″N 3°03′35″E / 43.4705°N 3.0597°E / 43.4705; 3.0597) near Cessenon-sur-Orb.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Klapper, G.; Feist, R.; Becker, R.T.; House, M.R. (1993). "Definition of the Frasnian/Famennian Stage boundary". Episodes. 16 (4): 433–441. doi:10.18814/epiiugs/1993/v16i4/003.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
