Ferron Formation
The Ferron Formation is a geologic formation in Utah. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period; and more specifically the middle Turonian[1].
| Ferron Formation Stratigraphic range: Cretaceous | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Utah |
| Country | United States |
[2] Named by Lupton (1916), the formation is readily divisible into upper and lower members on the basis of both lithologic character and depositional history. Tectonic rejuvenation of adjacent provenance areas near the present Mount Nebo and Fish Lake Plateau shed coarser clastics eastward into the shallow seaway. This resulted in deposition of the widespread and persistent basal regressive marine sandstone of the Ferron.
References
- USGS summary of "Significant Publications" on the Ferron Ss: https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Geolex/UnitRefs/FerronRefs_8105.html
- Hale, Lyle, A. (1972). "Depositional History of the Ferron Formation, Central Utah". Plateau - Basin and Range Transition Zone, Central Utah, 1972: 29–40 – via AAPG Datapages/Archives.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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