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Wind River Formation
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The Wind River Formation is a geologic formation in Wyoming in the Wind River Basin. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. A recent study by Stanford suggests that fracking has contaminated the entire ground water resource in the basin.[1]
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Wind River Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Paleogene | |
Type | Geological formation |
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Region | Wyoming |
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