Joggins Formation
The Joggins Formation is a geologic formation in Nova Scotia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period, including Hylonomus, the earliest known reptile. In addition to fossils, the Joggins Formation was a valuable source of coal from the 17th century until the mid-20th century.
| Joggins Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Westphalian ~ | |
Tilted Joggins Formation sandstones | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Cumberland Group |
| Underlies | Polly Brook Formation |
| Overlies | Grand Anse & Little River Formations |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, coal |
| Other | Claystone, shale |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 45.7°N 64.5°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 8.0°S 7.2°W |
| Region | Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Extent | Cumberland Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Joggins, Nova Scotia |
| Named by | Walter A. Bell |
| Year defined | 1914 |
Joggins Formation (Canada) Joggins Formation (Nova Scotia) | |
The Joggins Formation's spectacular coastal exposure, the Joggins Fossil Cliffs at Coal Mine Point, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
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