Chinitna Formation

{{Short description|Geologic formation in Alaska, United States}}

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The Chinitna Formation is a geologic formation in Alaska. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.

See also

References

  • {{cite web|title= Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database|author= ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database))|url= https://www.fossilworks.org|access-date= 17 December 2021}}

Category:Jurassic Alaska

Category:Jurassic System of North America

Category:Bathonian Stage

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