Buchanan Lake Formation
Geologic unit of Eocene lacustrine deposits
The Buchanan Lake Formation is a geologic formation on Axel Heiberg Island in Nunavut, and part of the Eureka Sound Group. The formation is divided into four members and preserves fossils dating back to the Lutetian stage. Numerous species of plants, including Larix, Picea, Pseudolarix, Pinus, and cypress trees, have been found here. These...