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Geologic formation in the United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Devonian | |
Type | Formation |
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Underlies | Ohio Shale |
Overlies | West Falls Formation |
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Country | United States |
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