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Maturin Ponds Formation

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Maturin Ponds Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ediacaran
TypeFormation
Unit ofMusgravetown Group
UnderliesRocky Harbour Formation, Trinny Cove Formation and Heart's Content Formation[1]
OverliesBig Head Formation[1]
Lithology
PrimaryRed Sandstone
OtherMudstone, Conglomerate
Location
RegionNewfoundland
CountryCanada

Occurrence of the Maturin Ponds Formation in southeastern Newfoundland[2]

The Maturin Ponds Formation is an Ediacaran formation cropping out in Newfoundland, comprising red sandstones and minor conglomerates.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "GEOLOGY OF THE AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Newfoundland & Labrador Geoscience Atlas".