Tullock Member

Tullock Member
Stratigraphic range: Early Paleocene (Puercan)
TypeMember
Unit ofFort Union Formation
UnderliesLebo Member
OverliesHell Creek Formation (MT), Lance Formation (WY)
Thickness90–400 m (Powder River Basin)
Location
RegionMontana, Wyoming
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forTullock Creek
Named byRogers and Lee (1923)
Coal stratigraphy of the Powder River Basin (USGS).
Coal stratigraphy of the Powder River Basin (USGS).

The Tullock Member is a geologic member in Montana and Wyoming, forming the lowermost part of the Fort Union Formation. It is also known less commonly as the Tullock Formation, forming part of the Fort Union Group.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  1. ^ "Geologic Unit: Tullock". National Geologic Map Database. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2025-06-01.


Stub icon

This article about a specific stratigraphic formation in Montana is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

This article related to the Paleogene period is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.