Bungil Formation, Geological formation in Queensland, Australia
Bungil Formation is a geological layer in Queensland made up of different rock types stacked one above the other. It consists of siltstone, mudstone, and sandstone with thin coal seams running through the sequence.
This rock layer formed during the Cretaceous period roughly 133 to 120 million years ago when the Australian continent was undergoing major geological shifts. It reveals the depositional patterns from a time of significant environmental change.
The formation holds numerous dinosaur remains, including fragmentary postcranial skeletons and osteoderms from the genus Minmi, contributing to paleontological research.
Access to this rock formation happens through the Surat Basin region where the layers are visible for researchers and visitors to examine. Geologists and curious travelers can work with local experts to study the deposits in the field.
The formation holds fossil remains of dinosaurs, including partial bones of Minmi, an armored dinosaur from the early Cretaceous age. These bone discoveries help researchers understand the creatures that lived in this ancient environment.
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