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Belden Shale

The Belden Shale is a geologic formation in Colorado near the town of McCoy. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

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Belden Shale
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
TypeFormation
Location
Coordinates39° 54' 56 North, 106° 43' 33 West
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States, Colorado near McCoy town

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

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