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Orby Head Formation

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Orby Head Formation
Stratigraphic range: Artinskian
~290.1–283.5 Ma PreꞒ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Fossil in rock from Orby Head Formation
TypeFormation
Unit ofPictou Group
Location
Coordinates46°36′N 63°24′W / 46.6°N 63.4°W / 46.6; -63.4
Approximate paleocoordinates2°48′N 0°06′E / 2.8°N 0.1°E / 2.8; 0.1
RegionPrince Edward Island
Country Canada
Orby Head Formation is located in CanadaOrby Head FormationOrby Head Formation (Canada)

The Orby Head Formation is a geologic formation in Prince Edward Island. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

Fossil content

See also

References

  1. Orby Head Formation at Fossilworks.org


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