Java Formation
The Java Formation is a geologic formation in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.[1] The formation comprises the Pipe Creek Shale, Wiscoy Sandstone Member in New York, and Hanover Shale Member except in Tennessee.[2]
| Java Formation Stratigraphic range: Late Devonian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Pipe Creek Shale, Wiscoy Sandstone Member, Hanover Shale Member |
| Underlies | Ohio Shale |
| Overlies | West Falls Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Country | United States |
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.
- "Geolex — Java Summary". National Geologic Map Database. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
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