Hell Creek Formation, Geological formation in western North Dakota, United States.
The Hell Creek Formation contains layers of sandstone and clay deposits from the Upper Cretaceous period, spanning across 560 feet of geological strata.
Paleontologist Barnum Brown first documented this formation in 1907, establishing its significance as a major site for dinosaur fossil discoveries.
The formation houses extensive collections at the Museum of the Rockies and University of California Museum of Paleontology, contributing to scientific education.
Visitors must obtain permits before collecting any fossil materials, and all discoveries should be reported to land management authorities for preservation.
The formation contains the K-Pg boundary, marking the transition between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods when dinosaurs became extinct.
Location: North Dakota
GPS coordinates: 46.90000,-101.50000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
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