Haslam Formation
| Haslam Formation Stratigraphic range: Cretaceous | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Nanaimo Group |
| Underlies | Extension Formation |
| Overlies | Comox Formation |
| Area | SE margin of Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands |
| Location | |
| Region | Vancouver Island |
| Country | Canada |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Haslam Creek |
The Haslam Formation is a black shale geologic formation exposed on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada. It preserves primarily marine fossils dating back to the Santonian Epoch of the Cretaceous period.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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