Lomme Formation

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The full formal description is available here: Lomme Formation

Abbreviation LOM
Parent unit none
Child units Fond des Valennes Member, Wamme Member
Lithological description Sandstone, arkosic or calcareous, with intercalation of shale, siltstone and limestone with marine fauna.
Age Eifelian
Thickness 110-130 m
Area of occurrence Southern limb of the Dinant Synclinorium between Wellin and Ferrières.
Type locality Section along the disused railway between Jemelle and Rochefort.
Alternative names Grès de la Lomme
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 Lomme Formation, 23/09/2025. National Commission for Stratigraphy Belgium. https://ncs.naturalsciences.be/lithostratigraphy/Lomme-Formation
Additional information

Lithostratigraphy Devonian

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