Fangyan Formation

Fangyan Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Cretaceous,
TypeFormation
UnderliesChaochuan Formation and Moshishau Group
OverliesGuantou Formation and Zhaochuan Formation
Thicknessup to 1,700 metres (5,600 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryConglomerate
Location
CountryChina

The Fangyan Formation is a geologic formation in China (Dongyang). It is made up of mainly conglomerates. It preserves dinosaur fossils dating back to the Late Cretaceous.

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