Road Canyon Formation
Appearance
Road Canyon Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Kungurian-Roadian ~ | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Word Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Shale, siltstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 30°24′N 103°18′W / 30.4°N 103.3°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 1°24′N 33°12′W / 1.4°N 33.2°W |
Region | Texas |
Country | United States |
Extent | Glass Mountains |
Type section | |
Named for | Road Canyon |
Named by | R.L. King |
Year defined | 1931 |
The Road Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Texas.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.
Definition
[edit]The formation is the defining unit for the Roadian stage of the Permian period.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Road Canyon Formation at Fossilworks.org