York River Formation
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| York River Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Devonian | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Gaspé Sandstones |
| Underlies | Battery Point Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Quebec |
| Country | |
The York River Formation is a geologic formation in Quebec. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.
The basal unit of the Gaspé Sandstones, the York River Formation is wholly marine and the Battery Point Formation rests unconformably above it.