Earth:Road Canyon Formation

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Road Canyon Formation
Stratigraphic range: Kungurian-Roadian
~283–268.8 Ma
Permian Silicified Sclerobionts.JPG
Fossils from the Road Canyon Formation
TypeFormation
UnderliesWord Formation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherShale, siltstone
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 30°24′N 103°18′W / 30.4°N 103.3°W / 30.4; -103.3
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 1°24′N 33°12′W / 1.4°N 33.2°W / 1.4; -33.2
RegionTexas
Country United States
ExtentGlass Mountains
Type section
Named forRoad Canyon
Named byR.L. King
Year defined1931
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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

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Texas
  • Paleontology in Texas

References