Vierves Member

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Abbreviation VRV
Parent unit Couvin Formation
Child units Reumont Dolomitic Facies
Lithological description Bedded argillaceous limestone rich in brachiopods and corals, locally dolomitic.
Age Eifelian
Thickness 50 m in the type area, rapidly decreasing eastwards.
Area of occurrence Southern limb of the Dinant Synclinorium, between Wellin and Nismes.
Type locality Section along the road Couvin–Givet at Vierves-sur-Viroin.
Alternative names none
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 Vierves Member, 23/09/2025. National Commission for Stratigraphy Belgium. https://ncs.naturalsciences.be/lithostratigraphy/Vierves-Member
Additional information

Lithostratigraphy Devonian

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