| Salt Lake Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Miocene-Pliocene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Idaho and Utah |
| Country | United States |
The Salt Lake Formation is a geologic formation exposed principally in Northern Utah and Southeast Idaho, with other small exposures in Southwest Wyoming and Northeast Nevada. Dates generally range from mid-Miocene to early Pliocene, with most dates falling between 10 Ma to 4 Ma, but perhaps starting as early as 15 Ma and extending to as late as 2 Ma in places. The primarily sedimentary record preserves lacustrine and alluvial fan environments, as well as a few tuffaceous expressions. Preserved fossils include Blancan fauna.
The Thaynes Formation is a geologic formation in Montana and Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period, such as Ammonoidea, Actinopterygii, Actinistia, Conodonta, Gastropoda, Nautiloidea, Ichthyosauria and others. A diverse fauna known as the Paris Biota has been described from the Thaynes Formation.
The Lakeview Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.
The Langston Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho and Utah. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period. The formation is composed of bluish-gray limestone, weathering to a buff color, often with rounded edges.
The St. Charles Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.
The Ute Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.
The Little Flat Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
The Muldoon Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
The Surrett Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
The Sage Junction Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.
The Coon Hollow Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.
The Twin Creek Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.
The Beaverdam Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.
The Chalk Hills Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.
The Garden City Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.
The Salmon City Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.
The Meade Peak Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.
The Snaky Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.
The White Knob Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.
The Martin Bridge Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period.
The Peterson Creek Beds Formation is a geologic formation in Idaho. It preserves fossils.
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