Road Canyon Formation

Road Canyon Formation
Stratigraphic range: Kungurian-Roadian
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Fossils from the Road Canyon Formation
TypeFormation
UnderliesWord Formation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherShale, siltstone
Location
Coordinates30°24′N 103°18′W / 30.4°N 103.3°W / 30.4; -103.3
Approximate paleocoordinates1°24′N 33°12′W / 1.4°N 33.2°W / 1.4; -33.2
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
ExtentGlass Mountains
Type section
Named forRoad Canyon
Named byR.L. King
Year defined1931
Road Canyon Formation (the United States)
Road Canyon Formation (Texas)

The Road Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Texas.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

Definition

The formation is the defining unit for the Roadian stage of the Permian period.

See also

References

  1. ^ Road Canyon Formation at Fossilworks.org
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