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Contributing Institution
Maine Geological Survey
Document Type
Image
Identifier
91009
Description
Dark slate chips were ripped up from the underlying bed when a turbidity current deposited the light colored sandstone. This is an example of soft-sediment deformation. Grenier Ponds member of the Ironbound Mountain Formation (Silurian-Devonian)
Project Name: Marvinney Historical Photos
Exact Creation Date
9-7-1980
Location
Dole Brook Twp
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.
Keywords
rip-up clasts; soft-sediment deformation; Ironbound Mountain Formation; Grenier Ponds member