Notch Peak Formation

The Notch Peak Formation is a geologic formation in Utah. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.

Notch Peak Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cambrian
Notch Peak with Notch Peak Formation
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsHellnmaria Member, Red Tops Member, Lava Dam Member
Lithology
Primarylimestone
Otherdolomite
Location
RegionUtah, Nevada
CountryUnited States

The Notch Peak Formation has three recognized members: Hellnmaria, Red Tops, and Lava Dam Members (in ascending order), all of which are composed of limestone and dolomite.[1] It is named after the prominent peak of the same name in the House Range of Utah's West Desert, which is its type locality.

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References

Citations
  1. Hintze, Lehi F.; Taylor, Michael E.; Miller, James F.; "Upper Cambrian-Lower Ordovician Notch Peak Formation in Western Utah"; USGS Professional Paper 1393, 1988.
Bibliography
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.


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