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Goughs Canyon Formation

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Goughs Canyon Formation
Stratigraphic range: Mississippian stage,
Carboniferous period
TypeGeologic formation
Unit ofAntler orogeny
Lithology
Primaryvolcanic breccia, limestone
Location
RegionHumboldt County,
Nevada
CountryUnited States

The Goughs Canyon Formation is a geologic formation in southeastern Humboldt County, Nevada.

It preserves fossils dating back to the Mississippian stage of the Carboniferous period.

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References

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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.