Moscow Formation

The Moscow Formation is a geologic formation in New York. It preserves fossils dating back to the Givetian stage. It represents around 1.5–2 million years of constant deposition.

Moscow Formation
Stratigraphic range: Givetian (Middle Devonian)
Windom shale member of the Moscow formation
Type	Formation
Unit of	Hamilton group
Sub-units	Windom shale member, Tichenor member, Deep Run member, Menteth member, Kashong member
Overlies	Ludlowville Formation
Thickness	151 m
Lithology
Primary	Sandstone, shale
Location
Region	New York
Country	United States

See also

• Earth sciences portal
• New York (state) portal
• Paleontology portal

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in New York

References

• Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.