Earth:Fannin Formation

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Fannin Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian-Toarcian
~190–175 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofMaude Group
Sub-unitsRennell Junction Member
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, limestone
OtherSiltstone, mudstone, shale
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 53°12′N 132°00′W / 53.2°N 132.0°W / 53.2; -132.0
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 3°06′N 126°18′W / 3.1°N 126.3°W / 3.1; -126.3
RegionBritish Columbia
Country Canada
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The Fannin Formation is a geologic formation in British Columbia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Jurassic period (Pliensbachian to Toarcian stages).[1]

See also

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in British Columbia

References

Further reading

  • E. S. Carter, S. Gorian, J. Guex, L. O'Dogherty, P. De Wever, P. Dumitrica, R. S. Hori, A. Matsuoka, and P. A. Whalen. 2010. Global radiolarian zonation for the Pliensbachian, Toarcian and Aalenian. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology 297:401-419
  • M. Aberhan. 1998. Early Jurassic Bivalvia of western Canada. Part I. Subclasses Palaeotaxodonta, Pteriomorpha, and Isofilibranchia. Beringeria 21:57-150
  • G. K. Jakobs. 1997. Toarcian (Early Jurassic) ammonoids from western North America. Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin 428 1-137
  • P. L. Smith and H. W. Tipper. 1996. Pliensbachian (Lower Jurassic) ammonites of the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Bulletins of American Paleontology 108(348):1-122