The Belden Shale is a geologic formation in Colorado near the town of McCoy.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.[2]
| Belden Shale | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 39° 54' 56 North, 106° 43' 33 West |
| Region | Colorado |
| Country | United States, Colorado near McCoy town |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Belden Shale, McCoy Mining District, Eagle County, Colorado, USA". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Paleobiology Database. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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