Horton Bluff Formation

Geologic formation in Nova Scotia, Canada
Horton Bluff Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
Raindrop impressions preserved in Horton Bluff sandstone
TypeFormation
Location
RegionNova Scotia
CountryCanada

The Horton Bluff Formation is a geologic formation in Nova Scotia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. It is located 2.5 kilometres southeast of Avonport Station.[1]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Mossman, David J.; Grantham, Robert G. (2008-03-13). "Eochelysipus horni, a new vertebrate trace fossil from the Tournaisian Horton Bluff Formation, Nova Scotia". Atlantic Geology. 44 (1): 69. doi:10.4138/5933. ISSN 1718-7885.

Further reading

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.


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