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Subdivision of the Triassic according to the ICS, as of 2024.[5]
Vertical axis scale: Millions of years ago
Etymology
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Regional usageGlobal (ICS)
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Lower boundary definitionNot formally defined[6]
Lower boundary definition candidatesBase of Stikinoceras kerri ammonoid zone and near FAD of Metapolygnathus echinatus within the M. communisti Conodont zones[6]
Lower boundary GSSP candidate section(s)
Upper boundary definitionNot formally defined[6]
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The Norian is a division of the Triassic Period. It has the rank of an age (geochronology) or stage (chronostratigraphy). It lasted from ~227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. It was preceded by the Carnian and succeeded by the Rhaetian.[8]

Stratigraphic definitions

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Cast of a tridactyl footprint of a theropod dinosaur from the Norian of the Czech Republic.

The Norian was named after the Noric Alps in Austria. The stage was introduced into scientific literature by Austrian geologist Edmund Mojsisovics von Mojsvar in 1869.

The Norian Stage begins at the base of the ammonite biozones of Klamathites macrolobatus and Stikinoceras kerri, and at the base of the conodont biozones of Metapolygnathus communisti and Metapolygnathus primitius. A global reference profile for the base (a GSSP) had in 2009 not yet been appointed.

The top of the Norian (the base of the Rhaetian) is at the first appearance of ammonite species Cochloceras amoenum. The base of the Rheatian is also close to the first appearance of conodont species Misikella spp. and Epigondolella mosheri and the radiolarid species Proparvicingula moniliformis.

In the Tethys domain, the Norian Stage contains six ammonite biozones:

Subages

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The Norian is divided into three global subages or substages:

  • Lacian (lower Norian)
  • Alaunian (middle Norian)
  • Sevatian (upper Norian)

Many older studies considered the Rhaetian to be the uppermost substage of the Norian, though it has subsequently been raised to its own stage.

The Revueltian land-vertebrate faunachron corresponds to part of the Norian.[9]

Notable formations

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The Norian is a geologic stage of the series within the era, representing the middle division of the epoch and spanning approximately 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago. Named for the Noric Alps (ancient of ) in present-day , where its characteristic strata were first described, the stage is defined primarily by biostratigraphic markers such as ammonoids and , though its Global Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) remains unratified. With a duration of about 21.6 million years, the Norian is the longest stage of the Triassic Period, encompassing a time of relative climatic stability following the , punctuated by biotic radiations and environmental perturbations. The is subdivided into three substages—Lacian (lower), Alaunian (middle), and Sevatian (upper)—based on evolutionary successions in , particularly the ammonoid genera Trachyceras to Tropites in the lower Norian and Halorites in the upper Norian, alongside zones such as Metapolygnathus primitius. These biozones facilitate global correlation, with key reference sections in the Tethyan realm, including the Austrian Alps and Sicily's Pizzo Mondello, where the Carnian-Norian boundary is proposed via turnover events around 227 Ma. Continental records, such as those in the of and the , align through and tetrapod faunachrons (Revueltian and Apachean), revealing a diverse assemblage of archosauromorphs. During the Norian, the supercontinent Pangaea dominated Earth's geography, with equatorial arid belts giving way to more humid conditions in some regions, fostering the radiation of early dinosaurs and pseudosuchians. Fossil evidence documents the northward dispersal of theropod and sauropodomorph dinosaurs from Gondwana to Laurasia, including taxa like Coelophysis and Plateosaurus, marking the onset of dinosaur dominance that would intensify in the Jurassic. Marine environments featured widespread carbonate platforms and siliceous sponge reefs, while terrestrial ecosystems supported conifer-dominated forests and early mammal-like reptiles; however, the stage's end neared the Norian-Rhaetian boundary (~205.7 Ma), a interval of carbon cycle disruptions and faunal turnovers precursor to the end-Triassic mass extinction. These events underscore the Norian's role as a pivotal transition in Mesozoic evolution, bridging recovery from Permian-Triassic extinction effects to Jurassic innovations.

Overview

Definition and etymology

The is a geological stage within the epoch, representing the second of three stages in this division of the Era, positioned after the and before the . It encompasses marine and continental sedimentary rocks characterized by distinct fossil assemblages that mark a period of significant evolutionary developments in and early terrestrial vertebrates. The name "Norian" derives from the Noric Alps, a mountain range in present-day corresponding to the ancient of , where the stage's defining strata were initially identified amid limestone and deposits. This etymology reflects the region's pivotal role in early Alpine , as the area's well-exposed outcrops provided key sections for stratigraphic analysis during the . The Norian stage was formally named in 1869 by Austrian Edmund Mojsisovics von Mojsvár, who delineated it based on characteristic fossil assemblages from the Austrian Alps, particularly emphasizing ammonoid cephalopods as primary markers for its boundaries. This initial definition relied on ammonoid to distinguish the Norian from adjacent stages, with subsequent refinements incorporating conodont microfossils to enhance precision in global correlations.

Temporal range and boundaries

The Norian stage, part of the epoch, extends from approximately 227.3 Ma to 205.7 Ma, encompassing a duration of roughly 21.6 million years and representing one of the longest intervals in the eon. This temporal range is calibrated through integrated , primarily U-Pb zircon analyses from layers interbedded with marine sediments, alongside astrochronological tuning of sedimentary cycles in continental sections. Recent refinements in the 2020s, incorporating high-precision geochronology from sites in the Canadian and Tethyan realms, have narrowed uncertainties to ±0.2–0.3 Ma for the boundaries, confirming the stage's alignment within the broader Upper framework. The lower boundary of the is stratigraphically defined by the first appearance datum (FAD) of the ammonoid Klamathites (specifically within the Klamathites macrolobatus zone) or, equivalently in conodont biostratigraphy, the FAD of Epigondolella abneptis, marking a faunal turnover from the underlying stage. This boundary coincides with environmental shifts, including the onset of more stable marine conditions following the , though exact placement can vary by 1–2 meters in sections due to facies-dependent preservation. The upper boundary is delineated at the base of the overlying stage, corresponding to the last common occurrence of the conodont Mockina bidentata (or its evolutionary transition to Parvigondolella andrusovi), which signals a significant biotic reorganization preceding the end-Triassic mass extinction. Correlation across this boundary relies on due to their global distribution in pelagic settings, but challenges arise from regional discrepancies in ammonoid zonations, such as diachronous appearances of taxa like Rhabdoceras in Tethyan versus Panthalassan provinces, complicating precise interbasinal synchrony by up to 1–2 million years.

Stratigraphy

Global Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP)

The Norian stage of the lacks a ratified Global Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP), as determined by the (ICS). Candidate sections under evaluation include Pizzo Mondello in the Sicani Mountains of western , (37°37′48″N 13°24′20″E), and Black Bear Ridge in northeastern , . These sites were identified for their continuous records, robust biostratigraphic markers, and magnetostratigraphic data suitable for global correlation. As of the latest ICS chart (2024-12), no has occurred. The Pizzo Mondello section, part of the 430-meter-thick Scillato Formation, features a continuous pelagic-hemipelagic marine succession of evenly bedded to nodular cherty calcilutites and limestones rich in Halobia bivalves, spanning the upper to upper . The proposed boundary level is placed at the first occurrence of the bivalve Halobia austriaca (at the base of bed FNP135A, approximately 170 meters above the section base), corroborated by the first appearance datum of the Metapolygnathus parvus and the base of the Stikinoceras kerri ammonoid zone. This interval provides a thickness of about 150 meters of well-exposed, fossiliferous strata ideal for defining the stage base. In July 2021, the Carnian-Norian boundary working group voted (60% in favor) to select Pizzo Mondello as the preferred GSSP candidate, with the proposal submitted to the Subcommission on for further review and eventual ICS ratification. Studies since 2012 have updated the estimated age of the Norian base to approximately 227.3 ± 0.4 Ma, based on integrated radioisotopic and cyclostratigraphic calibrations.

Subdivisions and chronostratigraphy

The Norian stage is traditionally subdivided into three substages: the Lower Norian or Lacian, the Middle Norian or Alaunian, and the Upper Norian or Sevatian. These divisions reflect evolutionary pulses in marine faunas, with the Lower Norian showing transitional influences from the underlying Carnian, the Middle Norian marking peak diversification of key taxa, and the Upper Norian exhibiting precursors to assemblages. The substages are defined primarily through in Tethyan sections, where ammonoid and zonations provide the main framework for correlation. Biostratigraphic zoning for the Norian relies heavily on ammonoids and , with distinct assemblages characterizing each substage. In the Lower Norian (Lacian), the Sirenites ammonoid zone dominates in boreal and transitional realms, while such as Metapolygnathus primus serve as index fossils in Tethyan sequences. The Middle Norian (Alaunian) features the Halorites ammonoid zone, accompanied by biozones like those of Mockina species, indicating widespread and faunal turnover. The Upper Norian (Sevatian) includes zones such as the Guembelites jandianus ammonoid zone and advanced like Misikella spp., signaling the approach of the Norian-Rhaetian boundary. These zones enable precise correlations but vary regionally due to provincialism. Chronostratigraphic schemes for the exhibit regional variations, particularly between Tethyan and North American frameworks. In the Tethys, the substages align closely with the ammonoid-conodont zonations outlined above, supported by that reveals alternating polarity patterns, such as reversed dominance in the Lacian-Alaunian. North American sections, often continental-influenced, use complementary ammonoid zones like the Kerri Zone for the basal Norian and integrate (e.g., Adamanian-Revueltian land faunachrons) for broader , though marine markers remain essential for global ties. These differences arise from paleogeographic barriers but are reconciled through shared index fossils and radiometric anchors. Duration estimates for the , derived from integrated astrochronology, , and , place the overall span at about 21.6 million years as per the 2023 ICS updates. These estimates account for uncertainties in boundary placements but highlight the Norian's exceptional length among stages, underscoring the need for refined GSSPs within substages.

Paleoenvironment

Paleogeography

During the Norian stage of the , the Pangea reached its maximum configuration, with the northern Laurasian fully fused to the southern Gondwanan , forming a nearly continuous landmass that spanned from high northern to high southern latitudes. This assembly enclosed the narrow as a longitudinal seaway between Laurasia and Gondwana, while the expansive Ocean surrounded the to the west and east. Key tectonic activity during the Norian included the initiation of rifting along the central proto-Atlantic margins of Pangea, representing precursors to the later (CAMP) volcanism. Magmatic intrusions and alkaline volcanism emerged in regions such as the Betic Basin, signaling early extensional stresses that would contribute to Pangea's eventual fragmentation in the subsequent stage. Regionally, the western margin of featured active of Panthalassan beneath the continental edge, driving deformation in the proto-Cordilleran region. In , the area lay along the northern margin of the western Tethys (Alpine Tethys), where continental ribbons and island arcs underwent accretion amid convergent tectonics. The southern continents of formed vast interior landmasses, with stable cratonic cores in , , , , and positioned across mid- to high southern latitudes. Paleomagnetic reconstructions indicate that Pangea experienced northward latitudinal drift during the , shifting the supercontinent's overall position toward higher northern latitudes relative to its earlier stance.

Climate and sea levels

The stage was characterized by a predominantly arid to across the interiors of the Pangea, with evidence from sedimentary records indicating reduced precipitation and intensified evaporation in continental settings. This aridity trended from the late into the , driven by weakening monsoonal circulation patterns that limited moisture transport into inland regions. Near the margins of the , however, monsoonal influences introduced seasonal humidity, fostering localized wetter conditions and influencing coastal sedimentation. Atmospheric CO₂ levels during the are estimated to have ranged from approximately 2000 to 3000 ppm, contributing to overall conditions that amplified global warmth. These concentrations, lower than the elevated levels of the preceding late but still significantly above modern values, were inferred from carbonate analyses, which reflect and inorganic carbon sources tied to atmospheric composition. Sea-level trends in the Norian exhibited regional variability, with highstands prominent in the Tethys realm where expansive carbonate platforms developed, supported by warm, shallow marine environments conducive to microbial and skeletal reef growth. These highstands facilitated widespread platform aggradation, as seen in high-relief structures in the and eastern Tethys margins. In contrast, lowstands affected epicontinental seas, leading to shelf exposure and erosion, particularly in interior Pangean basins where eustatic falls contributed to sequence boundaries and reduced marine inundation. Proxy data from oxygen isotopes in conodont provide insights into Norian temperatures, with δ¹⁸O values ranging from 17.9‰ to 20.8‰ (V-SMOW), indicating equatorial sea-surface temperatures of 22–32°C assuming standard δ¹⁸O compositions. These warm conditions, derived from well-preserved elements in Tethyan sections, underscore the climate's influence on marine paleoenvironments, with minimal latitudinal temperature gradients.

Paleobiology

Flora and ecosystems

During the Norian stage of the Late Triassic, terrestrial ecosystems were dominated by gymnosperms, particularly , which formed the backbone of vegetation in various habitats across Pangea. Conifers such as Voltzia and Podozamites were widespread, exhibiting thick cuticles adapted to seasonal aridity, while bennettitaleans and cycads (e.g., , Nilssonia, Otozamites) contributed to and mid-canopy layers, comprising up to 50% of some assemblages. Ginkgoaleans like Ginkgoites and Baiera were common in humid regions, adding diversity to forested environments. Seed ferns, including peltasperms such as Lepidopteris and Peltaspermum, were present but declining, marking a shift toward more modern lineages. Coastal wetlands and riparian zones supported communities of horsetails (Equisetites) and ferns (e.g., Clathropteris), thriving in moist, settings near rivers and deltas. In the of the , palynomorph assemblages reveal diverse riparian habitats, with from ferns, sphenopsids, and hygrophytic gymnosperms like cycadophytes and seed ferns dominating lowland areas, alongside Klausipollenites and Froelichsporites indicating presence. Inland, humid zones featured -dominated forests, with Voltzia, , and forming upland canopies on alluvial plains, as evidenced by the Seefeld Formation in the Northern Calcareous Alps, where comprised over 80% of plant fossils. These ecosystems reflected a , with adapted to warm, seasonally dry conditions that occasionally intensified aridity. Evolutionary trends during the included the diversification of modern lineages, transitioning from primitive voltzialeans like Voltzia to more advanced forms, as shown by pollen records of increasing Circumpolles grains and taxa such as Perinopollenites elatoides. In the , a mid-Norian floral turnover around 216 Ma highlighted this shift, with a rise in xerophytic (e.g., Voltziaceae, Majonicaceae) and decline in hygrophytes like seed ferns, driven by environmental changes. Pollen data from these sites underscore the increasing dominance of gymnosperms, setting the stage for vegetation patterns.

Fauna and biodiversity

The Norian stage witnessed significant marine faunal diversity, particularly among ammonoids, which served as key biostratigraphic markers through multiple biozones defined by families such as Trachyceratidae. These cephalopods exhibited cosmopolitan distributions but also regional variations, with species like those in the Trachyceras and Sirenites genera dominating Tethyan and Panthalassic assemblages. complemented this diversity, featuring taxa like Mockina and Epigondolella that displayed both global and endemic elements, enabling precise correlation across marine deposits. Early ichthyosaurs, including parvipelvian forms such as Hudsonelpidia and Macgowania, emerged as apex marine predators, with some reaching giant sizes indicative of rapid evolutionary adaptation to pelagic niches. ecosystems flourished, supported by hypercalcified sponges like sphinctozoans that formed the primary framework in Tethyan carbonates, alongside scleractinian corals. Bivalves, including myalinids and pectinids, contributed to these benthic communities, often encrusting or infilling reef structures in shallow tropical settings. Recent discoveries as of 2025 have further illuminated Norian marine diversity. In western , the first ichthyosaur from the region, dating to approximately 220 Ma (early Norian), was identified from a specimen, representing a small-bodied form and expanding the known geographic range of these reptiles. Additionally, actinopterygian teeth with cutting edges, suggestive of predatory adaptations, were reported from the middle Norian Tulong section in southern , marking the first such find in that depositional environment on the northern margin of the Indian Plate. On land, terrestrial faunas showed the initial radiation of dinosaurs alongside persisting synapsid and archosaurian groups. Early theropod dinosaurs like Coelophysis bauri became prominent small carnivores, characterized by slender builds and bipedal locomotion in environments. Therapsids, particularly traversodontid cynodonts such as Boreogomphodon and Massetognathus, represented declining but still ecologically important herbivorous lineages, with specialized for folivory. Archosaurs diversified into pseudosuchians and early ornithodirans, filling predatory and herbivorous roles, while the first turtles appeared as Proganochelys quenstedtii, a stem-group testudine with a fully ossified shell but lacking modern chelonian features like a reduced tail. New terrestrial finds from 2025 include a partial of an unnamed massopodan sauropodomorph from the latest Norian Klettgau Formation in , providing insights into cranial morphology and the diversification of early long-necked dinosaurs in . In Poland, an ichnoassemblage of ornithischian and theropod dinosaur tracks from the Norian-Rhaetian transition at Lisowice-Lipie Śląskie documents early dinosaur activity in fluvial settings of the Germanic Basin. Biodiversity hotspots concentrated in the Tethyan realm, where was pronounced among like and bivalves, reflecting isolated carbonate platforms. In contrast, North American continental interiors, exemplified by the Chinle Group, hosted diverse assemblages with a mix of local and migratory taxa, including early dinosaurs and cynodonts. Overall, Norian diversity peaked in the mid-stage, driven by archosaurian radiations and regional faunal turnovers, with hundreds of species documented across global assemblages, underscoring a transition toward dominance. This pattern highlights trophic interactions where floral productivity supported emerging guilds.

Key events and formations

Major geological events

The Manicouagan , located in , , represents a significant extraterrestrial event during the middle Norian, dated to approximately 214 million years ago. This 90-kilometer-diameter formed from the collision of a and is preserved as one of Earth's best-exposed impact features, with an intact melt sheet and ring structures. The event likely contributed to environmental perturbations, including potential atmospheric dust loading and short-term climate cooling, which may have stressed marine ecosystems. Intense volcanic activity associated with the Wrangellia Large Igneous Province (LIP) peaked in the late to early Norian, primarily in western , where massive flood basalts erupted over an area exceeding 200,000 square kilometers. These eruptions, linked to hotspot magmatism, released substantial volumes of and , promoting ocean anoxia and disrupting global biogeochemical cycles. The climax of Wrangellia LIP activity coincided with broader igneous events, amplifying environmental instability across Pangea. A prominent mid-Norian biotic turnover, occurring around 215–212 million years ago, marked a decline in diversity among ammonoid groups and other pelagic faunas, serving as a precursor to the end-Triassic mass . This event involved the of several ammonoid clades and reduced rates in , potentially triggered by combined impacts of collisions and . Terrestrial ecosystems also experienced shifts, though less pronounced than in marine realms. Other notable events include the deposition of extensive sequences in the , such as those in the Keuper facies of the Germanic Basin and equivalents across western Tethys, indicating episodes of hypersalinity in restricted marginal basins. These salt deposits, comprising , , and minerals, reflect arid conditions and sea-level fluctuations that concentrated brines in epicontinental settings. Concurrently, early rifting signals emerged along Pangea's margins, with initiating in regions like the Andean margin and central Atlantic precursors, evidenced by syn-rift sedimentary basins and faulting. This incipient breakup attenuated the supercontinent and facilitated mantle upwelling, setting the stage for later divergence.

Notable formations and localities

The in the represents one of the most extensive continental deposits, consisting primarily of fluvial red beds deposited in a vast along the western margin of Pangea. This formation, which spans much of the stage based on integrated and , yields abundant fossils including early dinosaurs such as and phytosaurs like Redondasaurus, preserved in floodplain and river channel environments. Its thickness varies regionally, reaching a maximum of approximately 550 meters in the region. In , the Keuper Group encompasses a series of continental sediments spanning the , characterized by mudstones, sandstones, and evaporites formed in rift basins and floodplains across the Germanic Basin. Notable for its well-preserved remains, including dense bone beds of the sauropodomorph in formations like the Trossingen Formation, the Keuper provides key insights into Norian terrestrial ecosystems with evidence of seasonal aridity and fluvial deposition. These deposits, up to several hundred meters thick, are discontinuously preserved from to . The Wallowa Terrane in northeastern and western preserves volcanic arc sequences, including submarine basalts, volcaniclastic rocks, and limestones indicative of an setting in the Paleopacific realm. Marine fossils, particularly diverse silicified bivalves such as those from the Martin Bridge Formation, highlight a tropical, shallow-water environment with reefal and hemipelagic components, contrasting with continental records elsewhere. Norian deposits exhibit global distribution, with Tethyan carbonates in the and of and forming extensive platform margins of dolomitized limestones and reefs in a warm, shallow epicontinental sea. These successions, such as the Hauptdolomit Formation, record cyclic sea-level fluctuations and early diagenetic dolomitization, preserving and . In , sandstones of the Los Colorados Formation in northwestern Argentina represent fluvial and eolian environments on the western margin, containing Norian theropod and synapsid fossils within up to 300 meters thick.

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