Java Formation

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]

Java Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Devonian
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsPipe Creek Shale, Wiscoy Sandstone Member, Hanover Shale Member
UnderliesOhio Shale
OverliesWest Falls Formation
Location
RegionKentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
CountryUnited States

See also

References

  1. Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  2. "Geolex — Java Summary". National Geologic Map Database. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 3 July 2020.


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