Big Hill Formation

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Big Hill Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Ordovician
Jointed limestone (Big Hill Formation, Upper Ordovician; Hinkin's Hill roadcut, Stonington Peninsula, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA) 1.jpg
Jointed limestone from the Big Hill Formation (Upper Peninsula of Michigan)
TypeFormation
Unit ofRichmond Group (geology)
UnderliesManitoulin Dolomite
OverliesStonington Formation
Lithology
Primarylimestone
Location
Region Michigan
Country United States

The Big Hill Formation is a geologic formation in Michigan. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.

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References[]

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)


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