Ferron Formation

The Ferron Formation is a geologic formation in Utah. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period; and more specifically the middle Turonian[1].

Ferron Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cretaceous
TypeFormation
Location
RegionUtah
CountryUnited States
Uinta-Piceance Basin stratigraphic column showing the relationship of the Ferron Sandstone.

[2] Named by Lupton (1916), the formation is readily divisible into upper and lower members on the basis of both lithologic character and depositional history. Tectonic rejuvenation of adjacent provenance areas near the present Mount Nebo and Fish Lake Plateau shed coarser clastics eastward into the shallow seaway. This resulted in deposition of the widespread and persistent basal regressive marine sandstone of the Ferron.

See also

References
  1. USGS summary of "Significant Publications" on the Ferron Ss: https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Geolex/UnitRefs/FerronRefs_8105.html
  2. Hale, Lyle, A. (1972). "Depositional History of the Ferron Formation, Central Utah". Plateau - Basin and Range Transition Zone, Central Utah, 1972: 29–40 – via AAPG Datapages/Archives.


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