The Adams Argillite Formation is a geologic formation in Alaska.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.[1][2]
| Adams Argillite Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Cambrian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Thickness | up to 600 feet (180 m) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Quartzite, slate |
| Other | Argillate, limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
See also
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References
edit- 1 2 Brabb, Earl E. "Stratigraphy of the Cambrian and Ordovician Rocks of East-Central Alaska" (PDF). U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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