Flat Rock Cove Formation

Flat Rock Cove Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeFormation
Unit ofSignal Hill Group
Sub-unitsKnobby Hill and Piccos Brook Members
OverliesCuckold Formation
Lithology
PrimaryGray Conglomerate
OtherSiltstone, Breccia, Sandstone
Location
RegionNewfoundland
CountryCanada

Occurrence of the Flat Rock Cove Formation in southeastern Newfoundland

The Flat Rock Cove Formation is an Ediacaran formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It has 2 members, which are as follows:

- Piccos Brook Member : The upper of the 2 members, consists of breccia and red muddy sandstone.

- Knobby Hill Member : The lower of the 2 members, consists of gray conglomerates and siltstones.

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