Java Formation
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Geologic formation in the United States
| Java Formation | |
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| Stratigraphic range: Late Devonian | |
| Type | Formation |
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| Underlies | Ohio Shale |
| Overlies | West Falls Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | |
| Country | United States |
The Java Formation is a geologic formation in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.[1] The formation comprises the Pipe Creek Shale, Wiscoy Sandstone Member in New York, and Hanover Shale Member except in Tennessee.[2]
See also
[edit]
Paleontology portal
Devonian portal- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Pennsylvania
- Paleontology in Pennsylvania
References
[edit]- ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Geolex – Java Summary". National Geologic Map Database. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
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