Kulthieth Formation
The Kulthieth Formation is a geologic formation in the Yukon and coastal southern Alaska. The former Kushtaka formation is considered an extension of the Kulthieth Formation[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the late Paleocene though the Early Oligocene periods.[2]
| Kulthieth Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Paleogene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Burls Creek Shale Member |
| Location | |
| Region | Yukon |
| Country | Canada |
References
- "Geologic Unit: Kushtaka". National Geologic Map Database. U.S. Department of the Interior & U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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