Fruitland Formation, Geological formation in San Juan Basin, United States.
The Fruitland Formation spans across Colorado and New Mexico, containing layers of sandstone, shale, and coal within the San Juan Basin ecosystem.
The formation dates back to the Campanian age of the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 76 million years ago along the Western Interior Seaway.
This formation holds numerous dinosaur fossils, including specimens of Hadrosauridae, Parasaurolophus, Pentaceratops, Stegoceras, and Titanoceratops within its sedimentary layers.
The coal beds within the formation contain substantial reserves, estimated at 200 billion tons, and produce large quantities of coalbed methane.
The formation contributes to the Four Corners Methane Hot Spot through natural seepage and resource extraction activities in the region.
Location: Colorado
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 36.75200,-108.44200
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:20
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