Coordinates: 44°00′N 119°24′W / 44.0°N 119.4°W / 44.0; -119.4

Snowshoe Formation

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Snowshoe Formation
Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Bathonian
~180–164 Ma
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsSouth Fork, Warm Springs, Basey, Schoolhouse, Silvies & Weberg members
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, limestone
OtherSandstone
Location
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RegionOregon
CountryUnited States
ExtentSnake River Basin
Snowshoe Formation (the United States)
Snowshoe Formation (Oregon)

The Snowshoe Formation is a geologic formation in Oregon. It preserves fossils dating back to the Toarcian to Bathonian stages of the Early to Middle Jurassic period.[1][2]

Fossil content

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Among others, the following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Snowshoe Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Snowshoe Formation at USGS
  3. ^ Buffetaut, 1979

Bibliography

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  • K. Yeh. 2009. A Middle Jurassic radiolarian fauna from South Fork Member of Snowshoe Formation, east-central Oregon. Collection and Research 22:15-125