Phantom Creek Formation

The Phantom Creek Formation is a geologic formation of the Maude Group in British Columbia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Jurassic period.[1]

Phantom Creek Formation
Stratigraphic range: Toarcian
~183–175 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofMaude Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates53°24′N 132°18′W / 53.4°N 132.3°W / 53.4; -132.3
Approximate paleocoordinates4°12′N 126°24′W / 4.2°N 126.4°W / 4.2; -126.4
RegionBritish Columbia
Country Canada
ExtentQueen Charlotte Islands
Phantom Creek Formation is located in Canada
Phantom Creek Formation
Phantom Creek Formation (Canada)
Phantom Creek Formation is located in British Columbia
Phantom Creek Formation
Phantom Creek Formation (British Columbia)

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Further reading

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  • E.S. Carter, B.E.B. Cameron, and P.L. Smith. 1988. Lower and Middle Jurassic radiolarian biostratigraphy and systematic paleontology, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin 386:1-109