Lockport Formation
The Lockport Formation is a geologic formation in Ontario and New York State. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period. It is named after the city of City of Lockport, New York, where the Erie Canal cuts through and exposes beds of dolomite.
| Lockport Formation Stratigraphic range: Silurian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Ontario and New York State |
| Country | Canada and United States |
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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