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TitleContact between Niobrara Formation and Pembina Member of the Pierre Formation, North Dakota
DescriptionThe buff-colored shale and calcareous clay seen are part of the Niobrara Formation. The Niobrara is overlain by gray shale and smooth bentonitic clay from Pembina Member of the the Pierre Formation. The contact between the two formations lies beneath the lowest bentonite band of the Pierre Formation.
LocationUSA ▹ North Dakota ▹ Cavalier. Near Vang. Vang Quadrangle.
PhotographerJoseph Hartman. 2002-05-07.
CollectionJoseph Hartman C9402.
Key words02e, niobrara, pierre, shale, Pembina
Tech details750 KB. Kodachrome, TIFF.
GeoDIL number2851