Kelvin Formation
Kelvin Formation Stratigraphic range: Aptian-Albian ~ | |
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Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Conglomerate |
Location | |
Coordinates | 40°54′N 111°18′W / 40.9°N 111.3°WCoordinates: 40°54′N 111°18′W / 40.9°N 111.3°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 41°12′N 64°36′W / 41.2°N 64.6°W |
Region | Utah |
Country | United States |
Kelvin Formation (the United States) |
The Kelvin Formation is a geologic formation in Utah. It preserves dinosaur fossil eggs dating back to the Aptian to Albian stages of the Cretaceous period.[1][2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Kelvin Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Jensen, 1969
Bibliography[]
- Geological Society of America Special Paper 121. 607–608. . 1969. Discovery of extensive dinosaur egg materials in the Upper and Lower Cretaceous of Utah.
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Utah
- Lower Cretaceous Series of North America
- Cretaceous geology of Utah
- Albian Stage
- Aptian Stage
- Conglomerate formations
- Ooliferous formations
- Paleontology in Utah