Neuquén Formation

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological formation
gptkbp:age Late_Jurassic_to_Early_Cretaceous
gptkbp:associatedWith volcanic activity
petroleum geology
tectonic activity
sedimentary basins
hydrocarbon resources
fossilized fauna
fossilized flora
gptkbp:characterizedBy varied lithology
gptkbp:composedOf sandstone
limestone
shale
gptkbp:contains fossils
ammonites
marine reptiles
trace fossils
plant fossils
siltstone
claystone
gastropods
dinosaur tracks
dinosaur remains
bivalves
coal seams
marine deposits
terrestrial deposits
gptkbp:exhibitedAt gptkb:Mendoza_Province
gptkb:Neuquén_Province
gptkb:Rio_Negro_Province
surface
gptkbp:exhibits sedimentary structures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Neuquén Formation
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Argentina
20th century
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Neuquén_Province
gptkbp:notableFor academic research
industrial applications
oil exploration
resource assessment
biostratigraphy
chronostratigraphy
geological mapping
gas exploration
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Vaca_Muerta_Formation
Picún Leufú Formation
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Neuquén_Basin
gptkbp:provides insight into ancient ecosystems
insight into sedimentary processes
data for paleoclimate studies
data for paleoenvironmental studies
gptkbp:research geologists
fieldwork
laboratory analysis
paleontologists
gptkbp:resolution up to 1,500 meters
gptkbp:significance paleontological research