Palliser Formation, Limestone geological formation in Alberta, Canada
The Palliser Formation extends across the Canadian Rockies, featuring massive cliffs of limestone and dolomitic limestone reaching heights of 580 meters.
H.H. Beach identified and named the Palliser Formation in 1943 near Lake Minnewanka, selecting its type section in the Devil's Gap area.
The formation bears the name of John Palliser, a 19th-century explorer who conducted extensive surveys of Western Canada's geological features.
Visitors can examine exposed sections of the formation along highways and trails in Banff and Jasper National Parks throughout the year.
The formation contains two distinct sub-units: the Morro Member with fine-grained limestone and the Costigan Member with fossilized marine creatures.
Location: Alberta
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 51.26880,-115.27500
Latest update: April 3, 2025 23:34
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