Oldman Formation, Geological formation in southern Alberta, Canada.
The Oldman Formation consists of sandstone layers deposited during the Late Cretaceous period, spanning an area between the St. Mary River and Lethbridge.
Geologists Russell and Landes first defined this formation in 1940, documenting its distinct features and establishing it as a crucial site for fossil research.
The formation contains numerous dinosaur fossils, including Daspletosaurus torosus and Struthiomimus altus, making it central to Alberta's paleontological research community.
The formation extends 328 meters in thickness near Lethbridge and contains exposed strata suitable for field research and geological exploration.
The sandstones in this formation often erode into distinctive badland formations, revealing layers of prehistoric sediments from river channels and floodplains.
Location: Alberta
GPS coordinates: 49.62810,-112.89000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:41
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