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Trinny Cove Formation

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Trinny Cove Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ediacaran
TypeFormation
Unit ofMusgravetown Group
UnderliesCrown Hill Formation[1]
OverliesMaturin Ponds Formation[1]
Lithology
PrimaryOlive green - Red Sandstone[1]
OtherSiltstone, Conglomerate, Grey Shale[1]
Location
RegionNewfoundland
CountryCanada

Occurrence of the Trinny Cove Formation in southeastern Newfoundland[2]

The Trinny Cove Formation is an Ediacaran formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It is made up of various sandstones, siltstones and conglomerates, with some minor grey shales.[1]

References

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