Karai Formation
| Karai Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Albian to Turonian ~ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Sub-units | Odiyam & Kunnam Members |
| Underlies | Unconformity with the Kulakkalnattam formation |
| Overlies | Uttatur Group |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Mudstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 11°00′N 78°54′E / 11.0°N 78.90°E |
| Region | Tamil Nadu, Cauvery basin |
| Country | India |
The Karai Formation is a Mesozoic (Albian to Turonian) geologic formation in India. Fossilized ichthyosaur remains and shark teeth have been reported from this formation.