Abor Formation

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Abor Formation
TypeGeological Formation
Location
RegionIndia
CountryIndia

The Abor Formation is located in the Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is dated to the Permian. This formation consists of basalt, volcaniclastic breccia and rhyotaxitic dacite.[1] This formation was named by the Abor Expedition of 1911-1912[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Zhang, Shouxin (2009). Geological Formation Names of China. ISBN 978-3540-93823-1.
  2. ^ Coggin, Brown J. (1912). Indian Geological Survey, vol.42. pp. 231–253.