Isachsen Formation

The Isachsen Formation is a geologic formation in Nunavut. It preserves fossils of Polycotylidae indet., dating back to the Aptian stage of the Cretaceous period.

Isachsen Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aptian
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TypeFormation
Sub-unitsWalker Island member
OverliesChristopher Formation
Location
Coordinates76.1°N 109.0°W / 76.1; -109.0
Approximate paleocoordinates71.5°N 20.5°W / 71.5; -20.5
RegionNunavut
Country Canada
Isachsen Formation (Canada)
Isachsen Formation (Nunavut)
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