Phantom Creek Formation

The Phantom Creek Formation is a geologic formation of the Maude Group in British Columbia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Jurassic period.[1]

Phantom Creek Formation
Stratigraphic range: Toarcian
~183–175 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofMaude Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates53.4°N 132.3°W / 53.4; -132.3
Approximate paleocoordinates4.2°N 126.4°W / 4.2; -126.4
RegionBritish Columbia
Country Canada
ExtentQueen Charlotte Islands
Phantom Creek Formation (Canada)
Phantom Creek Formation (British Columbia)

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References

Further reading

  • E.S. Carter, B.E.B. Cameron, and P.L. Smith. 1988. Lower and Middle Jurassic radiolarian biostratigraphy and systematic paleontology, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin 386:1-109
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