Kelvin Formation

Kelvin Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aptian-Albian
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TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryConglomerate
Location
Coordinates40°54′N 111°18′W / 40.9°N 111.3°W / 40.9; -111.3
Approximate paleocoordinates41°12′N 64°36′W / 41.2°N 64.6°W / 41.2; -64.6
RegionUtah
CountryUnited States
Kelvin Formation (the United States)
Kelvin Formation (Utah)

The Kelvin Formation is a geologic formation in Utah, United States. It preserves dinosaur fossil eggs dating back to the Aptian to Albian stages of the Cretaceous period.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kelvin Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Jensen, 1969

Bibliography

  • Jensen, J. A (1969), "Discovery of extensive dinosaur egg materials in the Upper and Lower Cretaceous of Utah", Geological Society of America Special Paper, 121: 607–608
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