Copenhagen Formation
| Copenhagen Formation Stratigraphic range: Ordovician | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Underlies | Eureka Quartzite |
| Overlies |
Pogonip Group, Antelope Valley Limestone |
| Thickness | 350 feet (110 m) |
| Location | |
| Region | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
The Copenhagen Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada.
Areas it is found include the Antelope Valley region of Eureka County and Nye County.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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