Trinny Cove Formation
Geologic formation in Newfoundland, Canada
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The Trinny Cove Formation is an Ediacaran formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It is made up of various sandstones, siltstones and conglomerates, with some minor grey shales.[1]
TypeFormation
Unit ofMusgravetown Group
UnderliesCrown Hill Formation[1]
OverliesMaturin Ponds Formation[1]
| Trinny Cove Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Musgravetown Group |
| Underlies | Crown Hill Formation[1] |
| Overlies | Maturin Ponds Formation[1] |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Olive green - Red Sandstone[1] |
| Other | Siltstone, Conglomerate, Grey Shale[1] |
| Location | |
| Region | Newfoundland |
| Country | Canada |
Occurrence of the Trinny Cove Formation in southeastern Newfoundland[2] | |