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| Chalk Marl | |
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| Stratigraphic range: Aptian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Chalk Group |
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| Region | England |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
The Chalk Marl is a geologic formationinEngland.[1] Consisting of mixed and layered chalk and marl, it preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period. Today this formation within the Chalk Group is called the West Melbury Marly Chalk Formation.
The Channel Tunnel was bored through Chalk Marl for its entire length.[2]
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