Hanna Formation

Geologic formation in Wyoming, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Hanna Formation is a geologic formation in Wyoming. It preserves fossils dating back to the Torrejonian to Tiffanian stages of the Paleogene period.[1]

Coordinates41.8°N 107.0°W / 41.8; -107.0
RegionWyoming
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Hanna Formation
Stratigraphic range: Selandian-Thanetian (Torrejonian-Tiffanian)
~63–56 Ma
Petrified wood from the Hanna Formation
TypeFormation
Location
Coordinates41.8°N 107.0°W / 41.8; -107.0
Approximate paleocoordinates47.6°N 86.8°W / 47.6; -86.8
RegionWyoming
CountryUnited States
ExtentCarbon Basin
Type section
Named forHigh Hanna Hill
Hanna Formation is located in the United States
Hanna Formation
Hanna Formation (the United States)
Hanna Formation is located in Wyoming
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Tilted strata of the Hanna Formation

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