Etherington Formation

Geologic formation

50°24′N 114°36′W / 50.4°N 114.6°W / 50.4; -114.6

Etherington Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
TypeFormation
Location
RegionAlberta
CountryCanada

The Etherington Formation is a geologic formation in Alberta. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.[1][2]

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References

  1. ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database: Etherington Fm, Mount Head Area, Alberta (Carboniferous of Canada)". Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  2. ^ Douglas, R. J. W.; Harker, P. (1958). Mississippian succession in Mount Head area, Alberta. Jurassic and Carboniferous of Western Canada. pp. 177–189.
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