Weiteveen Basal Clastic Member

Code
SKWFA
Status
Formal (NAM & RGD 1980). Amended (Van Adrichem Boogaert & Kouwe 1993).
Lithologische beschrijving

Sequence of variegated conglomerates, sandstones and claystones at the base of the Weiteveen Formation. Conglomerates are highly polymict, and contain rounded claystone, marl, sandstone, and quartz pebbles. Limonite, coal and plant remains are common. Upwards, change into variegated, slightly dolomitic or anhydritic mudstones.

Afzettingsmilieu

Flood-plain to fluvial-plain setting with intermittent lacustrine conditions.

Definitie ondergrens

Unconformably overlies the Altena Group or older sediments.

Definitie bovengrens

Placed at the base of the first distinct anhydrite or limestone bed, which coincides with the upward disappearance of variegated colours, typical for this member.

Dikte indicatie
Up to 46 m (RUI-01).
Geografische verbreiding
Regionale correlatie
UK: ?; GER: Münder Formation; BEL: -.
Ouderdom
late Tithonian.
Holostratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
1567 - 1590 m (23 m)
Hypostratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
1150 - 1196 m (46 m)
Hypostratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
1327 - 1344 m (17 m)
Hypostratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
573 - 588 m (15 m)
Oorsprong naam
Named after the village of Weiteveen, municipality of Schoonebeek, in the southeastern part of the province of Drente.
Vorige benaming(en)
None.
Gereviewed door (datum)
Sander Houben (2017).
Referenties
NAM & RGD 1980. Stratigraphic nomenclature of The Netherlands. Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Nederlands Geologisch Mijnbouwkundig Genootschap 32, 77 p.
Van Adrichem Boogaert, H.A. & Kouwe, W.F.P. 1993. Stratigraphic nomenclature of The Netherlands; revision and update by RGD and NOGEPA, Section G, Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous. Mededelingen Rijks Geologische Dienst, 50, 1-80..
‘t Hart, B.B. 1969. Die Oberjura- und Unterkreide-Sedimentation in den nördlichen und östlichen Niederlanden - Erdöl und Kohle, Erdgas, Petrochemie, 22, p. 253-261.
Cite as
TNO-GDN ([YEAR]). Weiteveen Basal Clastic Member. In: Stratigraphic Nomenclature of the Netherlands, TNO – Geological Survey of the Netherlands. Accessed on [DATE] from https://www.dinoloket.nl/en/stratigraphic-nomenclature/weiteveen-basal-clastic-member.