Status of Kamthi Formation: lithological and palaeobotanical evidences
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1997.1321Keywords:
Lithology, Megafossils, Palynofossils, Kamthi Formation, Panchet Formation, Triassic, IndiaAbstract
On the basis of lithological, palynological and megafloral data the status of Kamthi Formation has been reviewed. Hitherto known Kamthi Formation which was said to be a time-transgressive unit (Permian-Triassic) actually represents a Triassic sequence overlying Permian sediments equivalent to Raniganj Formation. The presence of Permian taxa, viz., Glossopteris, Vertebraria and Phyllotheca in red claystone, ferruginous sandstone/shale unit (=Upper Member, Kamthi Formation) represent only the continuations of Permian taxa into the Triassic.