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Geologic formation in Newfoundland, Canada For the New Zealand rock formation, see Blackhead (New Zealand).
Blackhead Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ediacaran Preκž’ κž’ O S D C P T J K Pg N
TypeFormation
Unit ofSignal Hill Group
Sub-units
  • Maddox Cove Member
  • Deadman's Bay member
OverliesCuckold Formation
Location
RegionNewfoundland and Labrador
CountryCanada

Outcrop area in southeast Newfoundland

The Blackhead Formation is an Ediacaran geological formation cropping out in Eastern Newfoundland, with five subdivisions, two of which are named: the Maddox Cove and Deadman's Bay members.

References

  1. ^ "Newfoundland and Labrador Geoscience Atlas".
  2. "Welcome to the Department of Natural Resources Website". Newfoundland Dep. Mines Energy Rep. Archived from the original on 2005-04-13.


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