St. Edmund Formation
| St. Edmund Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Silurian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
The St. Edmund Formation is a geologic formation in Ontario. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.
It is located with a number of nearby formations, namely that of Cabot Head and Wingfield in the cliff exposure at Rocky Bay (Also called Clay Cliffs), approximately 3.5 km West of Cabot Head. Initially described as dolomite in 1919.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ Brunton, Frank R.; Turner, Elizabeth; Armstrong, Derek (September 2009). A Guide to the Paleozoic Geology and Fossils of Manitoulin Island and northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Paleontology Conference.
- ^ Brunton, Frank; Rowell, D. J. (2012). The St. Edmund Formation—The Next Major Bedrock-Derived Aggregate Source in Ontario? (Report).
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.