Irbzer Formation

Irbzer Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian-Paleocene
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TypeGeological formation
AreaFes-Boulmane
Lithology
PrimaryGray mudstone
Location
Coordinates33°1′N 4°8′W / 33.017°N 4.133°W / 33.017; -4.133
Approximate paleocoordinates24°5′N 5°2′W / 24.083°N 5.033°W / 24.083; -5.033
RegionFes-Boulmane
CountryMorocco
Irbzer Formation (Morocco)

The Irbzer Formation is a geological formation located in Morocco in the area of Fes-Boulmane of latest Cretaceous (Maastrichtian) to Paleocene age. The lower section of this formation consists of yellowish, cross-bedded calcareous sandstone containing shark teeth, while the layer above comprises phosphatic marls with vertebrate bone beds, including dinosaur remains.