Geologic formation in Kentucky, USA
Golconda Formation |
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Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous |
Type | Formation |
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Sub-units | Beech Creek Limestone, Big Clifty Sandstone, Fraileys Shale, Haney Limestone[1] |
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Location |
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Region | Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee[1] |
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Country | United States |
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The Golconda Formation is a geologic formation in Kentucky. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.[2] In Indiana, the Golconda, it is called the Golconda Limestone and is part of the Stephensport Group.[1]
See also
- Earth sciences portal
- United States portal
- Paleontology portal
References
- ^ a b c "Geolex — Golconda publications". Ngmdb.usgs.gov. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
Chronostratigraphy of Illinois
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