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Bedrock Geology Coastlines

Explore the diverse geological history of Nova Scotia over 100 km, from Precambrian volcanic rocks to Carboniferous coal deposits. Learn about the unique mix of sedimentary, volcanic, and metamorphic rocks shaping the region's coastlines.

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Bedrock Geology Coastlines

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  1. Bedrock Geology Coastlines

  2. 100 km Cambrian to Early Carboniferous: mixed sedimentary & volvanic rocks; metamorphic equivalents Triassic to Jurassic: red beds; basalt Late Carboniferous: sandstone; shale; conglomerate; coal Cambrian to Ordovician: slate; minor greywacke Early Carboniferous: sandstone; shale; limestone; gypsum; anhydrite; halite greywacke; slate sandstone; shale; conglomerate; limestone Precambrian: volcanic & sedimentary rocks basement complex (gneiss; schist) Precambrian to Carboniferous: undifferentiated intrusive rocks Nova Scotia Geology CCFZ

  3. 100 km Cambrian to Early Carboniferous: mixed sedimentary & volvanic rocks; metamorphic equivalents Triassic to Jurassic: red beds; basalt Late Carboniferous: sandstone; shale; conglomerate; coal Cambrian to Ordovician: slate; minor greywacke Early Carboniferous: sandstone; shale; limestone; gypsum; anhydrite; halite greywacke; slate sandstone; shale; conglomerate; limestone Precambrian: volcanic & sedimentary rocks basement complex (gneiss; schist) Precambrian to Carboniferous: undifferentiated intrusive rocks Nova Scotia Geology Avalon Terrane Avalon Terrane CCFZ Meguma Terrane

  4. 100 km Cambrian to Early Carboniferous: mixed sedimentary & volvanic rocks; metamorphic equivalents Triassic to Jurassic: red beds; basalt Late Carboniferous: sandstone; shale; conglomerate; coal Cambrian to Ordovician: slate; minor greywacke Early Carboniferous: sandstone; shale; limestone; gypsum; anhydrite; halite greywacke; slate sandstone; shale; conglomerate; limestone Precambrian: volcanic & sedimentary rocks basement complex (gneiss; schist) Precambrian to Carboniferous: undifferentiated intrusive rocks Nova Scotia Geology Avalon Terrane Avalon Terrane CCFZ Meguma Terrane

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