Goughs Canyon Formation
| Goughs Canyon Formation Stratigraphic range: Mississippian stage, Carboniferous period | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Unit of | Antler orogeny |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | volcanic breccia, limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Humboldt County, Nevada |
| Country | United States |
The Goughs Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in southeastern Humboldt County, Nevada.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Mississippian stage of the Carboniferous period.
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References[]
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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- Carboniferous geology of Nevada
- Geography of Humboldt County, Nevada
- Mississippian United States
- Geologic formations of Nevada
- Carboniferous southern paleotropical deposits
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