Blackhead Formation

The Blackhead Formation is an Ediacaran geological formation cropping out in Eastern Newfoundland, with five subdivisions, two of which are named: the Maddox Cove and Deadman's Bay members.[3]

Blackhead Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeFormation
Unit ofSignal Hill Group
Sub-units[ref:[1]]
  • [Unnamed]
  • Maddox Cove Member
  • [Unnamed]
  • Deadman's Bay member
  • [Unnamed]
OverliesCuckold Formation[2]
Location
RegionNewfoundland and Labrador
CountryCanada

Outcrop area in southeast Newfoundland

References

  1. http://geoatlas.gov.nl.ca/Default.htm
  2. http://geoatlas.gov.nl.ca/Default.htm
  3. Geology of the St. John's area, Newfoundland AF King - Nfld. Dep. Mines Energy Rep, 1986 -


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