Staithes Sandstone Formation
The Staithes Sandstone Formation is a geological formation in North Yorkshire, England. Part of the Lias Group, it is Pliensbachian in age. The lithology consists of silty sandstones, with varying argillaceousness. Typically intensely bioturbated and with many bedding structures.[1]
| Staithes Sandstone Formation Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian | |
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| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Lias Group |
| Underlies | Cleveland Ironstone Formation |
| Overlies | Redcar Mudstone Formation |
| Area | Cleveland Basin |
| Thickness | up to 30 metres (100 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Location | |
| Region | Europe |
| Country |  |
| Extent | North Yorkshire |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Staithes |
| Location | Coastal exposures at Staithes harbour |
References
- "Staithes Sandstone Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
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