Dunvegan Formation, Sandstone formation in Peace River Country, Alberta, Canada.
The Dunvegan Formation extends across northwestern Alberta, containing layers of marine and deltaic sandstone with thin shale interbeds throughout its structure.
George Mercer Dawson first documented this geological formation in 1881 near Dunvegan Trading Post, establishing its classification within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
The formation contains valuable dinosaur tracks from nodosaurs, ornithopods, and theropods, along with preserved ankylosaur remains from the mid-Cretaceous period.
Hydrocarbon production from the formation yields substantial reserves, with initial estimates indicating 9.9 million cubic meters of recoverable oil and 18.7 million cubic meters of gas.
The formation reaches depths of 380 feet in certain areas of the Canadian Rockies foothills, featuring evidence of ancient brackish water environments.
Location: Alberta
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 55.92040,-118.63200
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:43
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