| Narrow Cape Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
Outcrops of the Narrow Cape Formation at Fossil Beach, Kodiak Island, Alaska
The Narrow Cape Formation is a geologic formation in the Kodiak Archipelago, in Alaska. The formation outcrops along Narrow Cape and nearby Ugak Island. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period. Invertebrate fossils are abundant, along with rare vertebrate fossils.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- "Narrow Cape and Topsy Formations". mrdata.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
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