Washington Formation

Washington Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pennsylvanian-Permian
Type Formation
Unit of Dunkard Group[1]
Underlies Greene Formation
Overlies Monongahela Group
Lithology
Primary limestone, sandstone, coal
Other shale
Location
Region  Ohio and  West Virginia
Country United States

The Washington Formation is a coal, sandstone, and limestone geologic formation in West Virginia.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Berryhill, Jr., Henry L.; Swanson, Vernon E. (1962). "Geological Survey research 1962; Short papers in geology and hydrology" (PDF). U. S Geological Survey Professional Paper. 450-C: 43–46. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 22 June 2014.


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