Code
ZECP
Status
Informal (Van Adrichem Boogaert & Kouwe 1994).
Lithological description
Residual rock composed of sulphates and claystone, present on top and on the flanks of salt structures. lt separates Zechstein rocks from rocks younger than Lower Triassic and was formed as a result of subrosion and erosion (leaching) of Zechstein evaporites. The composition depends on the insoluables and lesser soluables present, that were left as the salt dissolved.
Depositional setting
Eluvium.
Definition of lower boundary
Not yet determined.
Definition of upper boundary
Not yet determined.
Thickness indication
Not yet determined.
Geographical distribution
Not yet determined.
Regional correlation
Not yet determined.
Age
Not yet determined.
Holostratotype
Depth (thickness) AH:
115 - 171 m (56 m)
Comments:
Proposed type section.
Origin of name
None.
Previous name(s)
None.
Reviewed by (date)
Mark geluk (2017).
References
Van Adrichem Boogaert, H.A. & Kouwe, W.F.P. 1994. Stratigraphic nomenclature of The Netherlands; revision and update by RGD and NOGEPA, Section D, Permian. Mededelingen Rijks Geologische Dienst, 50, 1-42.
Cite as
TNO-GDN ([YEAR]). Zechstein caprock. In: Stratigraphic Nomenclature of the Netherlands, TNO – Geological Survey of the Netherlands. Accessed on [DATE] from https://www.dinoloket.nl/en/stratigraphic-nomenclature/zechstein-caprock.