Cow Branch Formation
Carnian StageGeologic formations of North CarolinaGeologic formations of VirginiaIchnofossiliferous formationsLacustrine deposits ... and 8 more
Norian StagePaleontology in North CarolinaPaleontology in VirginiaShale formations of the United StatesSiltstone formationsTriassic System of North AmericaTriassic geology of North CarolinaTriassic geology of Virginia
The Cow Branch Formation is a Late Triassic geologic formation in Virginia and North Carolina in the eastern United States. The formation consists of cyclical beds of black and grey lacustrine (lake) mudstone and shale. It is a konservat-lagerstätte renowned for its exceptionally preserved insect fossils, along with small reptiles, fish, and plants. Dinosaur tracks have also been reported from the formation.
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| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N 36.4 ° | E -80 ° |
Address
27025
North Carolina, United States
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