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 (the United States)
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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