Qulonggongba Formation

Qulonggongba Formation
Stratigraphic range: Norian,
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TypeGeological formation
Unit ofLangjiexue Group
UnderliesQudenggongba Formation & Derirong Formation
OverliesTulong Group
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone
OtherSiltstone, sandstone, limestone
Location
Coordinates25°30′N 104°54′E / 25.5°N 104.9°E / 25.5; 104.9
Approximate paleocoordinates11°42′N 94°12′E / 11.7°N 94.2°E / 11.7; 94.2
RegionSouthern Tibet
Country China
ExtentNyalam, Tingri
Type section
Named forCholung Gompa
Named byQingge Gu
LocationLongjiang Xishan, 2 km west of Longjiang Village, southern Tingri
Year defined1965
Qulonggongba Formation (China)
Qulonggongba Formation (Tibet)

The Qulonggongba Formation is a Late Triassic (Norian) geologic formation in southern Tibet, near to the border with Nepal, that is part of the Langjiexue Group. It would have been a marine environment.