Récif fossile de Marchon - Christian Gourrat Regional Nature Reserve
Regional nature reserve and fossil site in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Récif fossile de Marchon - Christian Gourrat Regional Nature Reserve (RNR284) is a Regional Nature Reserve located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Established in 2015, it spreads over 0.1 hectares (0.25 acres) and protects a limestone outcrop bearing fossils from the Mesozoic era.[2]
Quick Facts Location, Nearest city ...
Récif fossile de Marchon - Christian Gourrat Regional Nature Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Ain, France |
Nearest city | Arbent |
Coordinates | 46°16′18″N 5°40′42″E |
Area | 0.1 hectares (0.25 acres)[1] |
Established | 6 March 2015 |
Governing body | Conservatoire d'espaces naturels de Rhône-Alpes |
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Quick Facts Type, Lithology ...
Récif fossile de Marchon | |
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Stratigraphic range: Berriasian | |
Type | Fossil site |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone outcrop |
Location | |
Coordinates | 46°16′18″N 5°40′42″E |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Country | France |
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Named for | Forêt de Marchon |
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