Occurrence and significance of Silurian K-bentonite beds at Arisaig, Nova Scotia, eastern Canada

January 1, 1997

The most extensive succession of K-bentonite beds known in the Silurian of North America occurs at Arisaig on the northern coast of Nova Scotia. At least 40 ash beds are present in the Llandoverian Ross Brook Formation and at least four in the early Ludlovian McAdam Brook Formation. Most of the beds are thin (

Publication Year	1997
Title	Occurrence and significance of Silurian K-bentonite beds at Arisaig, Nova Scotia, eastern Canada
DOI	10.1139/e17-131
Authors	Stig M. Bergstrom, W.D. Huff, Dennis R. Kolata, Michael J. Melchin
Publication Type	Article
Publication Subtype	Journal Article
Series Title	Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences
Index ID	70019266
Record Source	USGS Publications Warehouse

Occurrence and significance of Silurian K-bentonite beds at Arisaig, Nova Scotia, eastern Canada

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