Watahomigi Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
Type | Geologic formation |
Unit of | Supai Group |
Underlies | Manakacha Formation |
Overlies | Surprise Canyon Formation |
Location | |
Region | Arizona |
Country | United States |
Extent | Grand Canyon |
Type section | |
Named for | Watahomigi Point |
Named by | E.H. McKee |
Year defined | 1975 |
The Watahomigi Formation is a geologic formation in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.[1]