Ohio Shale

The Ohio Shale is a geologic formation in Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.

Ohio Shale
Stratigraphic range: Late Devonian
Black mudshale with glacial striations (Ohio Shale)
TypeFormation
UnderliesBedford Shale, Berea Sandstone, and Cussewago Sandstone
OverliesJava Formation and Olentangy Shale
Lithology
Primaryshale
Location
RegionOhio
CountryUnited States

See also

References

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


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