Watahomigi Formation
Watahomigi Formation Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
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![]() Aerial view northwest toward south side of Alsap Butte, upper Nankoweap Canyon. Gray Esplanade Sandstone cliff, overlying red slope of Wescogame Formation, overlying white Manakacha Formation, overlying red ledges of Watahomigi Formation, overlying large gray cliff of Redwall Limestone | |
Type | Geologic formation |
Overlies | Surprise Canyon Formation |
Location | |
Region | Grand Canyon Arizona |
Country | United States |
The Watahomigi Formation is a geologic formation in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
See also[]
References[]
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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Categories:
- Geologic formations of Arizona
- Natural history of the Grand Canyon
- Carboniferous Arizona
- Carboniferous System of North America
- Western United States geologic formation stubs
- Arizona geography stubs
- Carboniferous stubs