Fannin Formation

Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian-Toarcian
~190–175 Ma

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Type| Formation
Unit of| Maude Group
Sub-units| Rennell Junction Member
Lithology
Primary| Sandstone, limestone
Other| Siltstone, mudstone, shale
Location
Coordinates| 53°12′N 132°00′W﻿ / ﻿53.2°N 132.0°W﻿ / 53.2; -132.0
Approximate paleocoordinates| 3°06′N 126°18′W﻿ / ﻿3.1°N 126.3°W﻿ / 3.1; -126.3
Region| British Columbia
Country|  Canada

Fannin Formation (Canada)

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Fannin Formation (British Columbia)

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The Fannin Formation is a geologic formation in British Columbia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Jurassic period (Pliensbachian to Toarcian stages).[1]

## See also

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* List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in British Columbia

## References

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1. ^ Fannin Formation at Fossilworks.org

## Further reading

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* E. S. Carter, S. Gorian, J. Guex, L. O'Dogherty, P. De Wever, P. Dumitrica, R. S. Hori, A. Matsuoka, and P. A. Whalen. 2010. Global radiolarian zonation for the Pliensbachian, Toarcian and Aalenian. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology 297:401-419
* M. Aberhan. 1998. Early Jurassic Bivalvia of western Canada. Part I. Subclasses Palaeotaxodonta, Pteriomorpha, and Isofilibranchia. Beringeria 21:57-150
* G. K. Jakobs. 1997. Toarcian (Early Jurassic) ammonoids from western North America. Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin 428 1-137
* P. L. Smith and H. W. Tipper. 1996. Pliensbachian (Lower Jurassic) ammonites of the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Bulletins of American Paleontology 108(348):1-122