Peace River Formation, Geological formation in northern Alberta, Canada
The Peace River Formation contains layers of greywacke, coal, marine sandstone, and dark non-calcareous shale across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
Geologist McConnell first documented the formation along the banks of Peace River in 1893, establishing its stratigraphic significance in North American geology.
The formation contributes to scientific research of paleoenvironments and provides data for understanding the continental evolution of North America.
The Cadotte Member of the Peace River Formation generates natural gas production in northwestern Alberta, supporting regional energy resources.
The formation extends through three distinct members - Paddy, Cadotte, and Harmon - each presenting specific lithological characteristics and geographical distributions.
Location: Alberta
Made from material: greywacke
GPS coordinates: 56.20000,-117.33300
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:11
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