Scollard Formation, Geological formation in Alberta, Canada
The Scollard Formation extends across southwestern Alberta with layers of sandstone, siltstone, and shale reaching thicknesses of 300 meters.
The formation spans from the Late Cretaceous to early Paleocene periods, containing sediments deposited before, during, and after the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event.
Research teams from universities across Alberta conduct regular field studies at the formation to document its geological characteristics and fossil discoveries.
The Ardley coal zone within the formation contains seams exceeding 7 meters in thickness, providing resources for electric power generation near Edmonton.
Fossil discoveries in the formation include numerous dinosaur species and plant remains, offering evidence of life forms from both sides of the K-Pg boundary.
Location: Alberta
Made from material: sandstone, shale, siltstone
GPS coordinates: 51.93860,-112.92700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:34
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