Road Canyon Formation
The Road Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Texas.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.
Road Canyon Formation Stratigraphic range: Kungurian-Roadian ~283–268.8 Ma | |
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Fossils from the Road Canyon Formation | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Word Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Shale, siltstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 30.4°N 103.3°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 1.4°N 33.2°W |
Region | Texas |
Country | |
Extent | Glass Mountains |
Type section | |
Named for | Road Canyon |
Named by | R.L. King |
Year defined | 1931 |
Road Canyon Formation (the United States) Road Canyon Formation (Texas) |
Definition
The formation is the defining unit for the Roadian stage of the Permian period.
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References
- Road Canyon Formation at Fossilworks.org
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