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... siltstone , dolomite , gypsum and asphalt ) , Jutana Formation ( = Magnesian Sandstone ; dolomite ) and Bhaganwala Formation ( = Salt Pseudomorph Bed ; red shale , clay , sandstone and salt pseudomorph casts ) ; Kishor Formation or ...
... siltstone , dolomite , gypsum and asphalt ) , Jutana Formation ( = Magnesian Sandstone ; dolomite ) and Bhaganwala Formation ( = Salt Pseudomorph Bed ; red shale , clay , sandstone and salt pseudomorph casts ) ; Kishor Formation or ...
Page 119
... siltstone , siltstone , quartzose sandstone , arenaceous limestone , pebbly mudstone of 5000 m thickness . The Sopyang Fm is grouped with lowermost Chandragiri Fm , This is followed by Ordovician Chandragiri Fm ( 2300 m ) comprising of ...
... siltstone , siltstone , quartzose sandstone , arenaceous limestone , pebbly mudstone of 5000 m thickness . The Sopyang Fm is grouped with lowermost Chandragiri Fm , This is followed by Ordovician Chandragiri Fm ( 2300 m ) comprising of ...
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... siltstone and limestone of Chikkim Formation Fossils : Lima , Mayaites , and Inoceramus etc. Sulcacutus Member ( ferruginous ) and Saligram Member ( black shales ) in Garhwal are equivalent of Spiti Formation . Cretaceous Guimal ...
... siltstone and limestone of Chikkim Formation Fossils : Lima , Mayaites , and Inoceramus etc. Sulcacutus Member ( ferruginous ) and Saligram Member ( black shales ) in Garhwal are equivalent of Spiti Formation . Cretaceous Guimal ...
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Preface | 9 |
CHAPTER2 INDOGANGETIC PLAIN | 11 |
CHAPTER3 GEOMORPHOLOGY OF HIMALAYA | 19 |
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