Regional Paleogene Stratigraphic Scheme of Kaliningrad Oblast: State of Art, Problems and Prospects for Improvement

Abstract

This paper discusses the current state of knowledge of Paleogene stratigraphy of Kaliningrad Oblast, the age of local stratigraphic units and the duration of possible gaps in deposition and proposes trends for future regional Paleogene stratigraphy. The Paleocene Chistoozerskaya and Lubava formations in total probably correspond to the Danian–Selandian on the basis of foraminiferal zonation, but their relationship is not entirely clear. The Zaostrovskaya Formation probably corresponds to the upper Thanetian, but its fossil record is very poor. The Sambian Formation corresponds to the Ypresian according to foraminifera, but its precise stratigraphical interval remains insufficiently substantiated. The Alka Formation is presumably late Lutetian–early Bartonian. The age of the Prussian Formation is emended based on dinocysts as early–late Priabonian, while the Palvé Formation is now dated as the latest Priabonian. The Kurshskaya Formation corresponds to the uppermost Eocene–Oligocene–?lower Miocene. The problem of the recognition and duration of hiatuses between formations remains relevant.