Code
KNN
Status
Informal (Van Adrichem Boogaert & Kouwe 1994).
Lithological description
The Vlieland Sandstone and Vlieland Claystone formations can informally be referred to as the Vlieland subgroup.
Depositional setting
Marine.
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.
Type section
Well:
Not yet determined.
Depth (thickness) AH:
Not yet determined.
Origin of name
Named after the island of Vlieland in the north of the Netherlands.
Previous name(s)
None.
Reviewed by (date)
Geert-Jan Vis (2019).
References
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.
Cite as
TNO-GDN ([YEAR]). Vlieland subgroup. In: Stratigraphic Nomenclature of the Netherlands, TNO – Geological Survey of the Netherlands. Accessed on [DATE] from https://www.dinoloket.nl/en/stratigraphic-nomenclature/vlieland-subgroup.