Newport Formation

The Newport Formation is a geologic formation outcropping in the Sydney Basin in eastern Australia. This stratum is up to 49 metres thick. Formed in the mid-Triassic, it is part of the Narrabeen Group of sedimentary rocks.[1][2]

Newport Formation

Stratigraphic range:
Wind-weathered sandstone near St Michaels Cave, Avalon Beach, Australia
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofNarrabeen Group
Thicknessup to 49 metres (160 ft)
Location
LocationSydney Basin
CountryAustralia
For the Newport Limestone of Jamaica, see Moneague Formation.

See also

References
  1. "Newport Formation (NSW)". Geo Science Australia. Australian Government. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  2. Gregory Retallack. "Triassic Paleosols in the Upper Narrabeen Group of New South Wales. Part II: Classification and Reconstruction" (PDF). Blogs.uoregon.edu. Retrieved 1 February 2016.


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