Goughs Canyon Formation
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Goughs Canyon Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Mississippian stage, Carboniferous period | |
Type | Geologic formation |
Unit of | Antler orogeny |
Lithology | |
Primary | volcanic breccia, limestone |
Location | |
Region | Humboldt County, Nevada |
Country | United States |
The Goughs Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in southeastern Humboldt County, Nevada.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Mississippian stage of the Carboniferous period.
See also
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References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.