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4.5.1 Names with a place name segment 4.5.2 Names without a place name segment 4.5.1 Names with a place name segment Names listed in this section are not recommended for future use. They are either synonyms of other, preferred names, or describe units that overlap, or are incompatible, with another, preferred stratigraphic subdivision. Some names are defined in a sequence stratigraphic context and have no lithostratigraphic merit. Preferences are discussed in sections 4.2 and 4.3. Adventfjorden Beds (A. Schichten; Vonderbank 1970): The name refers to a genetically defined unit and is applicable in sequence stratigraphy. It has no value for lithostratigraphic subdivision, because its boundaries are not mappable by normal/common field methods. Askeladden Delta Sequence (Nøttvedt 1982 [unpubl.], 1985): The name refers to a genetically defined unit and is applicable in sequence stratigraphy. It has no value for lithostratigraphic subdivision, because its boundaries are not mappable by normal/common field methods. Barentsburg Formation (Livšic 1967): The contemporaneously published synonym "Firkanten Formation" (Major & Nagy 1964, 1972) is preferred because of its more extensive use in the published literature. Berzeliusdalen Member (Ytreland 1980, unpubl.): The member is locally observed in western Nordenskiöld Land, but has not been discussed in a regional context. It is suspected to overlap with the already defined member subdivison of the Firkanten Formation (T-02 to T-06) (Kalgraff 1978, unpubl.; Steel et al. 1981). Camp Morton Member (Ytreland 1980, unpubl.): The member is locally observed in western Nordenskiöld Land, but has not been discussed in a regional context. It is thought to overlap with the previously defined member subdivison of the Firkanten Formation (T-02 to T-06) (Kalgraff 1978, unpubl.; Steel et al. 1981). Colesbukta Formation (Livšic 1967): Synonym of the contemporaneously published term Basilika Formation (T-07) (Major & Nagy 1964, 1972); the latter is preferred because of the more complete section at the mountain Basilika and the more extensive use in the published literature (see section 4.3.1). At Colesbukta, the lower part of the formation is not exposed. Collinderodden Formation (Livšic 1967): Synonym of the contemporaneously published term Battfjellet Formation (T-14) (Major & Nagy 1964, 1972); the latter is preferred because of its more extensive use in the literature on this unit (see section 4.3.1). Fardalen Beds (F. Schichten; Vonderbank 1970): The name refers to a genetically defined unit and is applicable in sequence stratigraphy. It has no value for lithostratigraphic subdivision, because its boundaries are not mappable by normal/common field methods. Forlandsundet Group (Harland 1969): The name is also used for a structural feature (Forlandsundet Graben; Harland 1969). This is an inconvenient double use of the name, especially because the depositional area of the Cenozoic strata was not restricted to the present graben (Kleinspehn & Teyssier 1992). The name 'Forlandsundet' is better established for the structure than for the stratigraphic group. The group is proposed to be renamed Buchananisen Group (T-24) (see section 4.3.3). Grumant Formation (Livšic 1967): Incomplete place name, see Grumantbyen Formation (T-08). Grumantdalen Beds (G. Schichten; Vonderbank 1970): The name refers to a genetically defined unit and is applicable in sequence stratigraphy. It has no value for lithostratigraphic subdivision, because its boundaries are not mappable by normal/common field methods. Kolfjellet Member (Ytreland 1980, unpubl.): The member is locally observed in western Nordenskiöld Land, but has not been discussed in a regional context. It is thought to overlap with the previously defined member subdivison of the Firkanten Formation (T-02 to T-06) (Kalgraff 1978, unpubl.; Steel et al. 1981). Marchaise Formation (Livšic 1967): Incomplete place name, see Marchaislaguna Formation (T-29). McVitie Formation (Atkinson 1963): Incomplete place name, see McVitiepynten Formation (below). McVitiepynten Formation (Birkenmajer 1972, following Atkinson 1963): Within this unit, Livšic (1967) and Rye Larsen (1982, unpubl.) have distinguished five formations (Sesshøgda, Reinhardpynten, Krokodillen, Marchaislaguna and Aberdeenflya formations). The latter subdivision uses formational rank in a way consistent with the earlier published subdivision of the Van Mijenfjorden Group. The name 'McVitiepynten', comprising arbitrarily five of the eight formations of the Buchananisen Group, or five of six formations on the Prins Karls Forland side of the Forlandsundet Graben, is superfluous (see section 4.3.3). Authors wishing to use the name because of its chronological priority, should apply a subgroup rank. Mendelejevbreen Member (Ytreland 1980, unpubl.): The member is locally observed in western Nordenskiöld Land, but has not been discussed in a regional context. It is thought to overlap with the previously defined member subdivison of the Firkanten Formation (T-02 to T-06) (Kalgraff 1978, unpubl.; Steel et al. 1981) and possibly also with the Basilika Formation (T-07). Nordenskiöldfjellet Beds (N. Schichten; Vonderbank 1970): The name refers to a genetically defined unit and is applicable in sequence stratigraphy. It has no value for lithostratigraphic subdivision, because its boundaries are not mappable by normal/common field methods. Sarkofagen Formation (Major & Nagy 1964, 1972): The name comprises two different sandstone sheets, the Grumantbyen Formation (T-08), Hollendardalen Formation (T-13) and the intercalated Marstranderbreen Member (T-10). The contemporaneously published alternative subdivision by Livšic (1967) is preferred, although revised (see section 4.3.1). The upper boundary of the "Sarkofagen Formation" cannot be defined in northeastern areas because of the lack of the Hollendardalen Formation. Sars Formation (Atkinson 1963): Incomplete place name, comprising the conglomeratic Sarstangen (Rye Larsen 1982, unpubl.) and Sarsbukta (Birkenmajer 1972) conglomerates (T-32,33). See synonym Balanuspynten conglomerates (T-31). Storvola Formation (Livšic 1967): Synonym of the contemporanously published name Aspelintoppen Formation (T-15) (Major & Nagy 1964, 1972); the latter is preferred because of easier access to the locality and its more extensive use in the literature (see section 4.3.1). Both sections are equally well developed. Sutor conglomerate (Hoel 1912): Incomplete place name, see Sutorfjella conglomerate (T-38). Tvillingvann Member: See Tvillingvatnet Member. Back on top 4.5.2 Names without a place name segment Names without a place indicative segment are in general old, informal names that meanwhile have been substituted by formal names. For a number of names, the grouping of strata does not correspond to the more recent lithostratigraphic subdivision. All of these names are today out of use. They are listed here with their reference (first published) and indication of stratigraphic range for the purpose of understanding older geological literature in a modern context. Fissile sandstone series (Nathorst 1910): Synonym of Battfjellet Formation (T-14) Flaggy Sandstone Series (Orvin 1940): Synonym of Battfjellet Formation (T-14) Green Sandstone (Orvin 1934): Synonym of Brøggerbreen Formation (T-21) Green sandstone formation (Ljutkevič 1937a): Synonym of Grumantbyen Formation (T-08) Green Sandstone Member (Challinor 1967): Synonym of Brøggerbreen Formation (T-21) Green sandstone series (Nathorst 1910): Corresponds to "Sarkofagen Formation", or Grumantbyen Formation (T-08), Marstranderbreen Member (T-10) and Hollendardalen Formation (T-13) Grey Sandstone (Orvin 1934): Synonym of Kongsfjorden Formation (T-17) Grey Sandstone Member (Challinor 1967): Synonym of Kongsfjorden Formation (T-17) Light Sandstone (Orvin 1934): Synonym of Tvillingvatnet Member (T-19) Lower argillite formation (Livšic 1965): Synonym of Basilika Formation (T-07) Lower black shale formation (Ljutkevič 1937a): Synonym of Basilika Formation (T-07) Lower black shale series (Nathorst 1910): Synonym of Basilika Formation (T-07) Lower Coal Horizon (Orvin 1934): Synonym of Kolhaugen Member (T-18) Lower coal-bearing sandstone formation (Ljutkevič 1937a): Synonym of Firkanten Formation (T-02) Lower Dark Shale Series (Orvin 1940): Synonym of Basilika Formation (T-07) Lower light sandstone series (Orvin 1940): Synonym of Firkanten Formation (T-02) Lower sandstone series (Hoel 1925): Corresponds to the lower part of the Van Keulenfjorden Group, comprising the Firkanten (T-02), Basilika (T-07), Grumantbyen (T-08) and Hollendardalen (T-13) formations Lower transitional formation (Livšic 1965): Corresponds to Marstranderbreen Member (T-10) and Hollendardalen Formation (T-13) Middle shale series (Hoel 1925): Synonym of Gilsonryggen Member (T-11) Shaley green sandstone formation (Ljutkevič 1937a): Corresponds to Marstranderbreen Member (T-10) and Hollendardalen Formation (T-13) Taxodium shale (Heer 1870): The Taxodium shale unit consists of less than 1 m thick, dark grey to black, laminated paper shales with abundant plant fossils. They occur in the lower part of the Todalen Member (T-03) at Grønfjorden. They contain ca. 20% (of dry rock) bituminous matter. Characteristic plant fossils are Taxodium distichum miocenum HEER, Sequoia nordenskioldi HEER and Libocedrus subiniana HEER. Upper argillite formation (Livšic 1965): Synonym of Gilsonryggen Member (T-11) Upper black shale formation (Ljutkevič 1937a): Synonym of Gilsonryggen Member (T-11) Upper black shale series (Nathorst 1910): Synonym of Gilsonryggen Member (T-11) Upper coal-bearing sandstone formation (Ljutkevič 1937a): Synonym of Aspelintoppen Formation (T-15) Upper coal-bearing series (Nathorst 1910): Synonym of Aspelintoppen Formation (T-15) Upper Plant-Bearing Sandstone Series (Orvin 1940): Synonym of Aspelintoppen Formation (T-15) Upper sandstone formation (Livšic 1965): Corresponds to upper part of Battfjellet Formation (T-14) and Aspelintoppen Formation (T-15) Upper sandstone series (Hoel 1925): Corresponds to upper part of Battfjellet Formation (T-14) and Aspelintoppen Formation (T-15) Upper shaley sandstone formation (Ljutkevič 1937a): Synonym of Battfjellet Formation (T-14) Upper transitional formation (Livšic 1965): Lower part of Battfjellet Formation (T-14) Back on top |