Watahomigi Formation
The Watahomigi Formation is a geologic formation in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona.
| Watahomigi Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
 Aerial view northwest toward south side of Alsap Butte, upper Nankoweap Canyon. Gray Esplanade Sandstone cliff, overlying red slope of Wescogame Formation, overlying white Manakacha Formation, overlying red ledges of Watahomigi Formation, overlying large gray cliff of Redwall Limestone | |
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Overlies | Surprise Canyon Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Grand Canyon Arizona |
| Country | United States |
It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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