Belgrade Formation

Belgrade Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsPollocksville Member, Haywood Landing Member
UnderliesDuplin Formation
OverliesRiver Bend Formation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone sand
OtherClay
Location
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forBelgrade, North Carolina

The Belgrade Formation is a limestone geologic formation in North Carolina characterized by limestone coquina mixed with sand, and thinly laminated clays. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

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