Rochester Shale
The Rochester Shale is a geologic formation in West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.
Rochester Shale Stratigraphic range: Homerian[1] | |
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Rochester Shale exposed in Niagara Gorge, New York. | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Gasport Dolomite, Lockport Dolomite and McKenzie Formation |
Overlies | Cataract Group and Keefer Formation |
Location | |
Region | Ohio and West Virginia |
Country | United States |
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.
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