Oxford Clay Formation

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological formation
gptkbp:age Jurassic
gptkbp:associatedWith marine life
sedimentary processes
marine environments
tectonic activity
sedimentary basins
marine sedimentation
marine transgressions
paleoclimatic research
gptkbp:built Middle_Jurassic_period
gptkbp:characterizedBy dark_grey_color
gptkbp:composedOf clay
gptkbp:contains organic matter
fossils
microfossils
trace fossils
plant fossils
siltstone layers
various mineral resources
calcareous nodules
gptkbp:enemy clay minerals
gptkbp:exhibitedAt quarries
various_locations_in_England
gptkbp:exhibits fossil assemblages
varied lithology
bioturbation features
fossilized marine organisms
fossilized remains of dinosaurs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oxford Clay Formation
gptkbp:includes ammonites
bivalves
belemnites
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:England
gptkbp:notableFor land use planning
geological history
geological research
resource extraction
paleoenvironmental studies
geological mapping
sedimentary structures
fossil preservation
environmental geology
paleoecological studies
regional geology studies
high fossil diversity
geological heritage.
paleobiological significance
understanding_Jurassic_ecosystems
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Kimmeridge_Clay_Formation
gptkb:Corallian_Formation
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Bathonian_stage
gptkbp:provides insight into ancient climates
gptkbp:research geologists
stratigraphy
gptkbp:route geological surveys
gptkbp:significance paleontology
gptkbp:usedFor brick making
gptkbp:usedIn construction industry