Exotic-blocks of bedded Radiolarian Chert

The red chert, which is fine-grained, well-layered, and contains radiolaria fossils, is exposed in the village of East Sadang, at coordinates of -7.5164 °S and 109.7400 °E. The layer thickness ranges between 5-20 cm. These deep- sea siliceous rocks are large exotic blocks within the Lukulo Tectonic Melange Complex. The location is in the Karangsambung Geological Heritage Conservation Area (KCAGK), thus fulfilling a protective function. This site includes 1st phase of geological history, paleontology, and history of geoscience features with international significance.

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