Pillow basalt, Canada Falls volcanics

Creator

Robert G. Marvinney

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Contributing Institution

Maine Geological Survey

Document Type

Image

Identifier

91006

Description

Pillow basalt in the Canada Falls volcanics of the Frontenac Formation. Contains large calcite amygdules toward the center of the pillow and finer grainied rim. Location is approximate. There are numerous basalt outcrops in this vicinty that are exposed at low water levels. The second image shows nearly vertical bedding in flattened pillow basalts.
Project Name: Marvinney Historical Photos

Broad Creation Date

August 1980

Location

Pittston Academy Grant

Supplemental Rights

Credit must be given to the photographer and the Maine Geological Survey when this photo is displayed, reproduced, distributed and/or used in derivative works.