Debolt Formation, Limestone formation in Peace River Country, Alberta, Canada.
The Debolt Formation is a limestone deposit in northern Alberta that spreads across a wide area of the region with several distinct layers. These layers consist mainly of limestone and dolomite and reach thicknesses of up to 366 meters (1,200 feet) in some places, particularly near the Rocky Mountains.
Geologist G. Macauley identified and named this deposit in 1958 after studying drill cores from the area near Debolt hamlet. The formation became an important reference point for understanding the geological history of the western Canadian sedimentary basin.
The formation represents a significant geological reference point for researchers studying the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin's development.
Access to this formation is mainly relevant for scientific study and geological research. Visitors should know that this is an underground feature typically explored through drill samples and geological data rather than direct observation.
The formation shows different characteristics between its lower and upper sections, with the lower parts containing limestones rich in fossil fragments. These differences help geologists understand the conditions under which these materials were deposited millions of years ago.
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