Banner Formation
| Banner Formation Stratigraphic range: Late Mississippian stage, Carboniferous Period | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Unit of | Antler orogeny |
| Underlies | Nelson Formation |
| Overlies | Grossman Formation |
| Thickness | 600 feet (180 m) (maximum) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | conglomerate, sandstone, limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Elko County, Nevada |
| Country | United States |
The Banner Formation is a Carboniferous period geologic formation in northern Elko County, Nevada. [1]
It is composed of conglomerate, sandstone, and limestone.
- Fossils
It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Late Mississippian stage of the Carboniferous period during the Paleozoic Era. [2]
See also
References
- ↑ Google Books: Geology of Nevada: A Discussion to Accompany the Geologic Map of Nevada, by John Harris Stewart.
- ↑ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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