Road Canyon Formation
Road Canyon Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Kungurian-Roadian ~283–268.8 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N | |
Fossils from the Road Canyon Formation | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Word Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Shale, siltstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | Road Canyon Formation (the United States) Show map of the United StatesRoad Canyon Formation (Texas) Show map of Texas |
The Road Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Texas.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.
Definition
The formation is the defining unit for the Roadian stage of the Permian period.
See also
References
- ^ Road Canyon Formation at Fossilworks.org