Flat Rock Cove Formation

Flat Rock Cove Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeFormation
Unit ofSignal Hill Group
Sub-unitsKnobby Hill and Piccos Brook Members
OverliesCuckold Formation
Lithology
PrimaryGray Conglomerate[1]
OtherSiltstone, Breccia, Sandstone[1]
Location
RegionNewfoundland
CountryCanada

Occurrence of the Flat Rock Cove Formation in southeastern Newfoundland

The Flat Rock Cove Formation is an Ediacaran formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It has 2 members, which are as follows:

- Piccos Brook Member : The upper of the 2 members, consists of breccia and red muddy sandstone.

- Knobby Hill Member : The lower of the 2 members, consists of gray conglomerates and siltstones.

References

  1. ^ a b "GEOLOGY OF THE AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND" (PDF).


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