Ukureyskaya Formation

Ukureyskaya Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsLower, Middle and Upper subformations
UnderliesUtanskaya Formation
OverliesKulindinskaya Formation
ThicknessSeveral hundred metres
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, siltstone, tuffite
OtherMudstone
Location
Coordinates52°30′N 116°42′E / 52.5°N 116.7°E / 52.5; 116.7
Approximate paleocoordinates58°00′N 117°12′E / 58.0°N 117.2°E / 58.0; 117.2
RegionZabaykalsky Krai
CountryRussia
ExtentZabaykalsky Krai
Ukureyskaya Formation (Russia)
Ukureyskaya Formation (Zabaykalsky Krai)

The Ukureyskaya Formation, also referred to as the Ukurey Formation, is a geological formation in Zabaykalsky Krai, part of the Russian Far East. It is made up of Middle Jurassic and Late Jurassic layers. It covers large areas around Kulinda.