Connecting Point Group

The Connecting Point Group is a Late Neoproterozoic geological formation cropping out on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, dominated by deep marine turbidite deposits.[2][3]

Connecting Point Group
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGroup
Sub-unitsNot subdivided[1]
UnderliesMusgravetown Group
OverliesLove Cove Group
Location
Region Newfoundland
Country Canada

Occurrence of Connecting Point Group in southeastern Newfoundland

Approximate age data from the middle of the group date it to ca. 610 Ma.[2]

It corresponds to the Conception Group and the St. John's Group further east on the Avalon peninsula[1]

References

  1. A. F. King, S. P. Colman-Sadd; J. P. Hayes (eds.), GEOLOGY OF THE AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND (parts of 1K, 1L, 1M, 1N and 2C) Map 88-01 (Digital reproduction) (PDF)
  2. Myrow, P (1995). "Neoproterozoic rocks of the Newfoundland Avalon Zone". Precambrian Research. 73: 123. doi:10.1016/0301-9268(94)00074-2.
  3. Normore, L.S. (2012). Geology of the Random Island map area (NTS 2C/04), Newfoundland. Curr. Res. Newfoundl. Labrador Dep. Nat. Resour. Geol. Surv. Report 12-, 121–145.
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