Zusammenfassung
In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird der Versuch unternommen, die Geologie des Gebietes von Dharmsala im Kangra-Distrikt (Provinz Himachal Pradesh) zu beschreiben; außerdem wird die stratigraphische Stellung des Dharmkot Limestone und der Dharmsala Traps diskutiert.
Résumé
Le mémoire présenté comporte la description de la géologie dans la région de Dharmsala, district de Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Une attention particulière est accordée à la position stratigraphique de certains horizons problématiques, le Dharmkot Limestone et le Dharmsala Trap.
Abstract
In the present paper an attempt has been made to describe the geology of the area around Dharmsala, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh. The stratigraphic position of the problematic horizons, i. e., Dharmkot Limestone and Dharmsala Traps is discussed in detail.
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Автор делает попытку описать геологию Дар мсалы в дистрикте Кангра (про винция Гимахал-Прадеж). Обсуж дается стратиграфич еское положение известняк а Дармкот и траппов Дар мсала.
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Gupta, V.J., Thakur, V.C. Geology of the area around Dharmsala, Kangra District, H. P., India. Geol Rundsch 63, 548–558 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01820829
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