Saudi researchers uncover 34-million-year-old marine formation in Jouf
Researchers from King Abdulaziz University have identified the Al-Qurayyat Formation, a 34-million-year-old marine sediment layer in Saudi Arabia. This discovery clarifies the region's geological history and corrects previous stratigraphic interpretations of the area.
Why it matters
It provides a more accurate geological map of the Arabian Peninsula, which is essential for understanding regional tectonic history and resource exploration.
JEDDAH: An international research team led by scientists from King Abdulaziz University has identified and documented the first marine sediments from the Oligocene Epoch in northwestern Saudi Arabia, a discovery that is reshaping understanding of the region’s geological history.
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