Sobral Formation

For the part of the Portuguese Lourinhã Formation, see Sobral Unit.

The Sobral Formation is a palaeontological formation located in Antarctica. It dates to the Danian stage of the Lower Paleocene period.

Spectacular fossils documenting the wildlife soon after the (non-avian) dinosaurs became extinct are found in this formation. One of the most significant sites is on Seymour Island.

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