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Tinton Formation

The Tinton Formation is a geologic formation in New Jersey. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous-Paleocene periods, such as ammonites.

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Tinton Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian-Paleocene,
TypeFormation
UnderliesHornerstown Formation
OverliesRed Bank Sand
Location
RegionNew Jersey
CountryUnited States

The Tinton Formation is a geologic formation in New Jersey. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous-Paleocene periods, such as ammonites.

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