Vardebukta Formation
| Vardebukta Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Induan ~ | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Conglomerate |
| Other | Sandstone, lime mudstone, packstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 77°00′N 16°12′E / 77°N 16.2°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 41°00′N 9°24′E / 41.0°N 9.4°E |
| Region | Svalbard |
| Country | Norway |
The Vardebukta Formation is a geologic formation in Norway. It preserves fossils dating back to the Induan stage (early Early Triassic). Outcrops are known from the Hornsund area but also from Bellsund and Isfjorden areas.