Brigus Formation

Brigus Formation
Stratigraphic range: Stage 4 [1] (Latest Lower Cambrian)[2]
TypeFormation
Unit ofAdeyton Group[2]
UnderliesChamberlain's Brook Formation
OverliesSmith Point Fm, Fosters Point Formation[3]
Location
RegionNewfoundland and Labrador
CountryCanada

The Brigus Formation is a fossiliferous (e.g. trilobites[4]) upper lower Cambrian geologic formation in Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]

It comprises a series of deep red nodular mudstones, with some prominent grey limestone beds.[4]

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
Notes
  1. ^ a b Hiscott, R. N. 1982: Tidal deposits of the Lower Cambrian Random Formation, eastern Newfoundland; facies and paleoenvironments. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences 19:2028–2042.
  2. ^ a b Fletcher, Terence P. (2006), PEREIRA, C.P.G. (ed.), Bedrock geology of the Cape St. Mary's Peninsula, southwest Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland (includes parts of NTS map sheets 1M/1, 1N/4, 1L/16 and 1K/13) (PDF), St. John’s, Newfoundland: Newfoundland. Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, Report 06-02, retrieved July 21, 2024
  3. ^ Myrow, P (1995). "Neoproterozoic rocks of the Newfoundland Avalon Zone". Precambrian Research. 73 (1–4): 123–136. Bibcode:1995PreR...73..123M. doi:10.1016/0301-9268(94)00074-2.
  4. ^ a b Normore, L. S. 2012: GEOLOGY OF THE RANDOM ISLAND MAP AREA (Nts 2C/04), Newfoundland. Current Research (2012) Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey Report 12-:121–145.
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