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Kaneyama Formation

It is considered that the upper and lower parts should be re-defined to Ouchi Formation and Ryozen Formation, respectively.

Some researchers suggest that Kaneyama Formation should be included in Natori Group.

Invalid synonym: Hijiorizawa Formation

• Coherent formation
• Miocene
• Interfingered (Lower): Tenmyosan Volcanic Rocks

• Sedimentary facies (Upper): Brackish
• Sedimentary facies (Lower): Lacustrine
• Lithofacies:

• Upper limit: Conformity (Hazama Formation)

------ Conformity, ~~~~~~ Unconformity, ~~~--- Local unconformity, '''/,, Interfingered, :::::: Fault, /--/-- Thrust, +__+__ Ground surface, ?--?-- Unknown

• Distribution: Miyagi pref.
• Fossils: Shellfishes

• Fujita et al. (1988) Geology of the Kakuda District, Quadrangle Series, Scale 1:50,000, Geological Survey of Japan, 99p. (in Japanese with English abstract 9p.)