Tinton Formation

Tinton Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian-Paleocene, 66–65 Ma

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Type	Formation
Underlies	Hornerstown Formation
Overlies	Red Bank Sand
Location
Region	New Jersey
Country	United States

The Tinton Formation is a geologic formation in New Jersey. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous-Paleocene periods, such as ammonites.

References

Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

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