Gun River Formation

Gun River Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Silurian (Llandovery)
TypeGeological formation
Sub-units
  • Lachute Member
  • Innomée Member
  • Sandtop Member
  • Macgilvray Member
UnderliesMenier Formation
OverliesMerrimack Formation
Thickness85 to 100 meters
Location
Region Quebec
Country Canada
Type section
Named bySchuchert and Twenhofel
Year defined1910

The Gun River Formation is a geologic formation in Quebec. It preserves fossils dating back to the early Silurian period.

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