| Kelvin Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Aptian-Albian ~120–100 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Conglomerate |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 40°54′N 111°18′W / 40.9°N 111.3°W / 40.9; -111.3 |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 41°12′N 64°36′W / 41.2°N 64.6°W / 41.2; -64.6 |
| Region | Utah |
| Country | United States |
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The Kelvin Formation is a geologic formation in Utah, United States. It preserves dinosaur fossil eggs dating back to the Aptian to Albian stages of the Cretaceous period.
See also
References
- Kelvin Formation at Fossilworks.org
- Jensen, 1969
Bibliography
- Jensen, J. A (1969), "Discovery of extensive dinosaur egg materials in the Upper and Lower Cretaceous of Utah", Geological Society of America Special Paper, 121: 607–608