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Champion Bay Group
Stratigraphic range: Bajocian
~170 Ma PreꞒ O S D C P T J K Pg N
TypeGroup
Sub-unitsColalura Sandstone, Newmarracarra Limestone, Kojarena Sandstone, Bringo Shale
UnderliesYarragadee Formation
OverliesChapman Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, limestone, shale
Location
Coordinates28°48′S 114°54′E / 28.8°S 114.9°E / -28.8; 114.9
Approximate paleocoordinates40°06′S 57°30′E / 40.1°S 57.5°E / -40.1; 57.5
Region Western Australia
Country Australia
ExtentPerth Basin
Champion Bay Group is located in AustraliaChampion Bay GroupChampion Bay Group (Australia)

The Champion Bay Group is a stratigraphic group in Australia, it was deposited in the Bajocian stage of the Middle Jurassic. The limestones of the group have provided ammonites.

References

  1. "Champion Bay Group". Australian Stratigraphic Units Database. Geoscience Australia and Australian Stratigraphy Commission. Retrieved 22 August 2018.

Further reading

  • R. L. Hall. 1989. Lower Bajocian ammonites (Middle Jurassic; Soninniidae) from the Newmarracarra Limestone, Western Australia. Alcheringa 13:1-20
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