Hinton Formation
The Hinton Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. It is mainly made up of limestone, sandstone, and shale.
| Hinton Formation Stratigraphic range: Serpukhovian | |
|---|---|
_(Upper_Mississippian%3B_Oakvale_School_outcrop_-_Rt._112_roadcut_through_Divide_Ridge%2C_far-southeastern_Mercer_County%2C_far-southern_West_Virginia%2C_USA)_(15206604416).jpg) The Hinton Formation in Upper Mississippian, West Virginia. | |
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Princeton Sandstone |
| Overlies | Bluefield Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Appalachia and Southeastern United States |
| Country | United States |
| Extent | Virginia and West Virginia |
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- "West Virginia Geology: Earth Science Studies." Accessed May 16, 2017.
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