Manassas Sandstone
Appearance
Manassas Sandstone | |
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Stratigraphic range: Carnian | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Chatham Group |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone, shale |
Location | |
Coordinates | 38°54′N 77°42′W / 38.9°N 77.7°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 13°12′N 22°00′W / 13.2°N 22.0°W |
Region | Virginia |
Country | United States |
The Manassas Sandstone is a Carnian Stage sandstone geological formation in Virginia, United States.
The Carnian Stage is part of the Triassic System of the Mesozoic.
Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.