Tinton Formation

Tinton Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian-Paleocene, 66–65 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
Type	Formation
Underlies	Hornerstown Formation
Overlies	Red Bank Sand
Location
Region	New Jersey
Country	United States

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

See also

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in New Jersey
• Paleontology in New Jersey

References

• Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.