Maturin Ponds Formation

Maturin Ponds Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeFormation
Unit ofMusgravetown Group
UnderliesRocky Harbour Formation, Trinny Cove Formation and Heart's Content Formation
OverliesBig Head Formation
Lithology
PrimaryRed Sandstone
OtherMudstone, Conglomerate
Location
RegionNewfoundland
CountryCanada

Occurrence of the Maturin Ponds Formation in southeastern Newfoundland

The Maturin Ponds Formation is an Ediacaran formation cropping out in Newfoundland, comprising red sandstones and minor conglomerates.