Kabu Formation
| Kabu Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Cenomanian, ~ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Mifune Group |
| Underlies | Jobu Formation |
| Overlies | Unconformity with metamorphic rocks and Permian Mizukoshi Formation |
| Thickness | probably up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) deep |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Mudstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 32°42′N 130°54′E / 32.7°N 130.9°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 45°06′N 124°12′E / 45.1°N 124.2°E |
| Region | Fukui Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Type section | |
| Named by | Y. Hasegwa, M. Manabe, and Y. Azuma |
The Kabu Formation is a Late Cretaceous geologic formation of Middle Cenomanian age and is part of the Mifune Group. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus. The formation was named by N. & K. Wasada in 1979.