Atco Formation

The Atco Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. ^[1]

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1. 8 relations: Austin Chalk, Cretaceous, Fossil, Geologic time scale, Geological formation, List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Texas, Paleontology in Texas, Texas.

Austin Chalk

The Austin Chalk is an upper Cretaceous geologic formation in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Atco Formation and Austin Chalk are Cretaceous geology of Texas and Texas geologic formation stubs.

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Cretaceous

The Cretaceous is a geological period that lasted from about 145 to 66 million years ago (Mya).

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Fossil

A fossil (from Classical Latin) is any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing from a past geological age.

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Geologic time scale

The geologic time scale or geological time scale (GTS) is a representation of time based on the rock record of Earth.

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Geological formation

A geological formation, or simply formation, is a body of rock having a consistent set of physical characteristics (lithology) that distinguishes it from adjacent bodies of rock, and which occupies a particular position in the layers of rock exposed in a geographical region (the stratigraphic column).

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List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Texas

This article contains a list of fossil-bearing stratigraphic units in the state of Texas, U.S.

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Paleontology in Texas

Paleontology in Texas refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Texas.

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Texas

Texas (Texas or Tejas) is the most populous state in the South Central region of the United States.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atco_Formation

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