Dinosaur Park Formation, Geological formation in Alberta, Canada
The Dinosaur Park Formation extends across southern Alberta, featuring layers of sandstone, mudstone, and siltstone deposits from the Late Cretaceous period.
The formation developed between 76.5 and 74.8 million years ago when sediments from western mountains were transported by river systems into the Bearpaw Sea.
Scientists from multiple countries conduct research at this formation, contributing to global understanding of prehistoric ecosystems and dinosaur evolution.
Visitors can access the formation through Dinosaur Provincial Park, which maintains designated paths and provides guided educational tours for fossil observation.
The formation contains dense concentrations of complete dinosaur skeletons, including specimens from fifty-eight different species alongside preserved soft tissues.
GPS coordinates: 49.20000,-110.40000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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