Paradox Formation
In geology, the Paradox Formation Is a Pennsylvanian age formation which consists of abundant evaporites with lesser interbedded shale, sandstone, and limestone. The evaporites are largely composed of gypsum, anhydrite, and halite.
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Honaker Trail Formation over Paradox Formation in Utah
The formation is exposed in anticlines in eastern Utah and western Colorado.[1]
The Paradox is part of the Hermosa Group which is overlain by the Permian Cutler Group.[2]
It occurs in the Black Mesa, San Juan and Paradox Basins in outcrop and subsurface in southwestern Colorado, southeastern Utah, northeastern Arizona and northeastern New Mexico.[2]
See also
References
- A. A. Baker and C. H. Dane, Paradox Formation of Eastern Utah and Western Colorado, AAPG Bulletin, Volume 17 (1933) doi:10.1306/3D932B92-16B1-11D7-8645000102C1865D
- "Geology of National Parks, Paradox Formation". Archived from the original on 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
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