Word Formation
The Word Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. It is probably named for the Old Word Ranch in the Glass Mountains of Brewster County.
Word Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Roadian-Wordian ~ | |
Fossil from the Word Formation | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Appel Ranch, China Tank & Willis Ranch members |
Overlies | Road Canyon Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 30.4°N 103.2°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 1.6°N 33.0°W |
Region | Texas |
Country | United States |
Extent | Glass Mountains |
Type section | |
Named for | Old Word Ranch |
Word Formation (the United States) Word Formation (Texas) |
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