Shakhdaryn Gr
Type Locality and Naming
Includes in Shadarlan and Schugnan ranges.
Delineated by B. Ya. Khorova and K. T. Budanova (1965). Within the volumes accepted in this work, these suites were delineated in 1957-1970 by V. P. Bulin, K. T. Budanova, G. S. Volos, and A. G. Davydchenko during geological mapping. In somewhat different volumes, and sometimes under different names, these suites or those close to them were previously delineated by S. I. Klunnikov, V. A. Maslennikov, and M. I. Rabkin (Geol. USSR, vol. 24, 1959; Barhatov, 1963).
Synonym: Shakhdaryn Series, Шахдаринская серия, Shakhdarinsk series
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Lithology and Thickness
The series consists of four formations lying conformably on each other. They are Drumdara Fm, Wrang Fm, Darshay Fm, Khoreg Fm.
Relationships and Distribution
Lower contact
Conformably Drumdara Fm
Upper contact
Regional extent
It is widespread in the Southwest Pamir.
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