Kelvin Formation

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Kelvin Formation
Stratigraphic range:
Aptian-Albian
~120–100 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryConglomerate
Location
Coordinates40°54′N 111°18′W / 40.9°N 111.3°W / 40.9; -111.3Coordinates: 40°54′N 111°18′W / 40.9°N 111.3°W / 40.9; -111.3
Approximate paleocoordinates41°12′N 64°36′W / 41.2°N 64.6°W / 41.2; -64.6
RegionUtah
Country United States
Kelvin Formation is located in the United States
Kelvin Formation
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[]

  1. ^ Kelvin Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Jensen, 1969

Bibliography[]

  • Jensen, J. A. 1969. Discovery of extensive dinosaur egg materials in the Upper and Lower Cretaceous of Utah. Geological Society of America Special Paper 121. 607–608.
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