| UTM-X | UTM-Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STOP 1: THE QUATERNARY OF CALA SALADA | |||
| STOP 2: FOSSILIFEROUS LIMESTONE OF THE CRETACEOUS PERIOD | |||
| STOP 3: SA FORADADA ROCK BRIDGE | |||
| STOP 4: COVA ESTRUCTURAL DES VI | |||
| STOP 5: PUIG NUNÓ |
Recommended route along the outcrop of the fossiliferous limestone of the Cretaceous period.
The whole coastline from Cala Saladeta beach to the area of Racó de sa Foradada consists on cliffs of a height between 3 and 60 m. These cliffs are formed by Lower Cretaceous (Aptian) fossiliferous Sedimentary rock whose main component is calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Its origin can be chemical, organic or detritic.</p><p><br></p></div>">limestone.
View of the coast between Cala Saladeta and Punta de sa Pedrera (Point A).
View of the coast between Punta de sa Pedrera and Sa Foradada.
Even though in this unit the Sedimentary rock whose main component is calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Its origin can be chemical, organic or detritic.</p><p><br></p></div>">limestone levels are most common (including bioconstructions of rudists and orbitolinids, among other species), it is possible to find dolomitic levels intercalated in between the limestones.
The sedimentary environment of these materials comprehends a shallow marine platform, of clean and well-oxygenated water. The abundance of marina fauna and organisms with shells favours the production and sedimentation of carbonates in the environment. Some of these organisms, once died, were buried and fossilised, and can now be seen among these rocks.
Different sections of rudists found among the unit of fossiliferous limestones.
