Sebeș Formation
| Sebeș Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian, | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Underlies | Unconformity |
| Overlies | Bozeș Formation, Flysch |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Claystone |
| Other | Sandstone, Conglomerate |
| Location | |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Romania |
| Extent | Transylvanian Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Sebeș |
The Sebeș Formation is a geological formation in Romania. It is of Maastrichtian age. It is laterally equivalent to the Sard Formation. The base of the formation consists of claystones interbedded with sandstones and conglomerates. It is well known for its fossils which form a component of the Hațeg Island fauna.