Cappahayden Formation

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Cappahayden Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ediacaran
TypeFormation
Unit ofSignal Hill Group
UnderliesGibbett Hill Formation
OverliesRenews Head Formation
Lithology
PrimarySiliciclastic marine siltstones
Location
Region Newfoundland
Country Canada
Cappahayden Formation map.svg
Occurrence of the Cappahayden Formation in southeastern Newfoundland[1]

The Cappahayden Formation is a formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It comprises fine grey sandstones/siltstones with very fine black parallel laminations, rarely with crossbedding.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Newfoundland & Labrador Geoscience Atlas".
  2. ^ King, A F; Williams, H (1979). "Trepassey map area, Newfoundland". doi:10.4095/124055. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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