Narrow Cape Formation
The Narrow Cape Formation is a geologic formation in the Kodiak Archipelago, in Alaska. The formation outcrops along Narrow Cape and nearby Ugak Island. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period. Invertebrate fossils are abundant, along with rare vertebrate fossils.
| Narrow Cape Formation Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
Outcrops of the Narrow Cape Formation at Fossil Beach, Kodiak Island, Alaska
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- "Narrow Cape and Topsy Formations". mrdata.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
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