Earth:Phantom Creek Formation

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Phantom Creek Formation
Stratigraphic range: Toarcian
~183–175 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofMaude Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 53°24′N 132°18′W / 53.4°N 132.3°W / 53.4; -132.3
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 4°12′N 126°24′W / 4.2°N 126.4°W / 4.2; -126.4
RegionBritish Columbia
Country Canada
ExtentQueen Charlotte Islands
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The Phantom Creek Formation is a geologic formation of the Maude Group in British Columbia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Jurassic period.[1]

See also

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in British Columbia

References

Further reading

  • E.S. Carter, B.E.B. Cameron, and P.L. Smith. 1988. Lower and Middle Jurassic radiolarian biostratigraphy and systematic paleontology, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin 386:1-109