Tar Heel/Coachman Formation
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The Tar Heel Formation is a geologic formation in North Carolina. It preserves fossils, including amber dating back to the Cretaceous period. A locality known as Phoebus Landing, has been dated to 78.5-77.1 Ma.[1]
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Tar Heel/Coachman Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Campanian ~83.2–77.5 Ma | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Black Creek Group |
Underlies | Bladen Formation |
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Country | United States |
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