Quatsino Limestone
50°17′N 126°30′W / 50.28°N 126.50°W
| Quatsino Limestone | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Triassic | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
The Quatsino Limestone is a geologic formation in British Columbia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period.
Open Bay
At Open Bay the limestone of the Quatsino formation has been subjected to strong ductile deformation that likely formed during a regional tectonic event.[1]
References
- ^ Sandra, Johnstone (2014). "Petrogenesis of deformed intrusive pods in the Quatsino formation, Open Bay, Quadra Island, British Columbia". Vancouver Island University - Royal Roads University. doi:10.25316/ir-1544.
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See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in British Columbia
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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