Fannin Formation

Fannin Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian-Toarcian ~190–175  Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Type	Formation
Unit of	Maude Group
Sub-units	Rennell Junction Member
Lithology
Primary	Sandstone, limestone
Other	Siltstone, mudstone, shale
Location
Coordinates	53°12′N132°00′W / 53.2°N 132.0°W / 53.2; -132.0
Approximate paleocoordinates	3°06′N126°18′W / 3.1°N 126.3°W / 3.1; -126.3
Region	British Columbia
Country	Canada
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The Fannin Formation is a geologic formation in British Columbia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Jurassic period (Pliensbachian to Toarcian stages). ^[1]

See also

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in British Columbia

References

1. Fannin Formation at Fossilworks.org

Further reading

• E. S. Carter, S. Gorian, J. Guex, L. O'Dogherty, P. De Wever, P. Dumitrica, R. S. Hori, A. Matsuoka, and P. A. Whalen. 2010. Global radiolarian zonation for the Pliensbachian, Toarcian and Aalenian. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology 297:401-419
• M. Aberhan. 1998. Early Jurassic Bivalvia of western Canada. Part I. Subclasses Palaeotaxodonta, Pteriomorpha, and Isofilibranchia. Beringeria 21:57-150
• G. K. Jakobs. 1997. Toarcian (Early Jurassic) ammonoids from western North America. Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin 428 1-137
• P. L. Smith and H. W. Tipper. 1996. Pliensbachian (Lower Jurassic) ammonites of the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Bulletins of American Paleontology 108(348):1-122