Watahomigi Formation

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Watahomigi Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
Alsap Butte south aspect.jpg
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
TypeGeologic formation
OverliesSurprise Canyon Formation
Location
RegionGrand Canyon
Arizona
CountryUnited States

The Watahomigi Formation is a geologic formation in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona.

It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

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References[]

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)


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