Bois de Boussu Formation

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The full formal description is available here: Bois de Boussu Formation

Abbreviation BBO
Parent unit none
Child units none
Lithological description Conglomerate with few matrix and sandstone beds.
Age Middle Devonian
Thickness 3-35 m in the type area
Area of occurrence Haine-Sambre-Meuse Overturn Sheets west of Mons.
Type locality Boussu borehole between 172.26 m and 175.55 m.
Alternative names Poudingue (du Bois) de Boussu
Authors Denayer, J., Coen-Aubert, M., Marion, J.-M. & Mottequin, B.
Date 23/09/2025
Cite as Denayer, J., Coen-Aubert, M., Marion, J.-M. & Mottequin, B., 2025. The Bois de Boussu Formation, 23/09/2025. National Commission for Stratigraphy Belgium. https://ncs.naturalsciences.be/lithostratigraphy/Bois-de-Boussu-Formation
Additional information

Lithostratigraphy Devonian

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