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Ohio Shale
Geologic formation in Ohio / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ohio Shale is a geologic formation in Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.
Quick Facts Type, Sub-units ...
Ohio Shale | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Devonian Frasnian ~359.3–371.1 Ma | |
![]() Black mudshale with glacial striations (Ohio Shale) | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Cleveland Shale Chagrin Formation Huron Shale |
Underlies | Bedford Shale, Berea Sandstone, and Cussewago Sandstone |
Overlies | Java Formation and Olentangy Shale |
Lithology | |
Primary | shale |
Location | |
Region | Ohio |
Country | United States |
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