Road Canyon Formation

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Road Canyon Formation
Stratigraphic range: Kungurian-Roadian
~283–268.8  Ma
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Fossils from the Road Canyon Formation
Type Formation
Underlies Word Formation
Lithology
Primary Limestone
Other Shale, siltstone
Location
Coordinates 30°24′N103°18′W / 30.4°N 103.3°W / 30.4; -103.3
Approximate paleocoordinates 1°24′N33°12′W / 1.4°N 33.2°W / 1.4; -33.2
Region Texas
Country United States
Extent Glass Mountains
Type section
Named forRoad Canyon
Named byR.L. King
Year defined1931
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Road Canyon Formation (the United States)
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Road Canyon Formation (Texas)

The Road Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. [1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

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Definition

The formation is the defining unit for the Roadian stage of the Permian period.

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