Earth:Tuxedni Formation

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Short description: Geologic formation in Alaska, United States
Tuxedni Formation
Stratigraphic range: Bajocian–Bathonian
TypeFormation
UnderliesChinitna Formation
Thickness300-400 m
Lithology
Primarysandstone, siltstone and shale
Location
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States

The Tuxedni Formation is a geologic formation in Alaska. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period. An indeterminate ophthalmosaurid is known from the formation.[1]

See also

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

References