The Tinton Formation is a geologic formation in New Jersey. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous-Paleocene periods, such as ammonites.
| Tinton Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian-Paleocene, | |
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Hornerstown Formation |
| Overlies | Red Bank Sand |
| Location | |
| Region | New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
See also
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References
edit- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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