Ferryland Head Formation

Ferryland Head Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeFormation
Unit ofSignal Hill Group
Sub-unitsHigh Rocks Member
UnderliesCape Ballard Formation
OverliesGibbett Hill Formation
Lithology
PrimaryGray Sandstone
OtherMinor Conglomerate and Shale
Location
RegionNewfoundland
CountryCanada

Occurrence of the Ferryland Head Formation in southeastern Newfoundland

The Ferryland Head Formation is an Ediacaran formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It mostly consists of gray sandstones, with minor conglomerates.

It has only one member, the High Rocks Member, which consists of shales and red bedded sandstone.

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