Greene Formation

The Greene Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

Greene Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pennsylvanian-Permian
Sandstone, Greene Formation (Monroe County, Ohio)
TypeFormation
Unit ofDunkard Group
Sub-unitsNineveh Limestone
OverliesWashington Formation
Location
Region West Virginia
Country United States
Sandstone, Greene Formation (Monroe County, Ohio)
Nineveh Limestone, Greene Formation in Ohio
Outcrops of Nineveh Limestone, Greene Formation (Monroe County, Ohio)

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.


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