Kelvin Formation

The Kelvin Formation is a geologic formation in Utah, United States. It preserves dinosaur fossil eggs dating back to the Aptian to Albian stages of the Cretaceous period.[1][2]

Kelvin Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aptian-Albian
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TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryConglomerate
Location
Coordinates40.9°N 111.3°W / 40.9; -111.3
Approximate paleocoordinates41.2°N 64.6°W / 41.2; -64.6
RegionUtah
CountryUnited States
Kelvin Formation is located in the United States
Kelvin Formation
Kelvin Formation (the United States)
Kelvin Formation is located in Utah
Kelvin Formation
Kelvin Formation (Utah)

See also

References
  1. Kelvin Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. Jensen, 1969

Bibliography
  • Jensen, J. A. 1969. Discovery of extensive dinosaur egg materials in the Upper and Lower Cretaceous of Utah. Geological Society of America Special Paper 121. 607–608. .
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