Osgood Formation

Geologic formation in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio
Osgood Formation
Stratigraphic range: Sheinwoodian[1]
TypeFormation
UnderliesLaurel Limestone
OverliesBrassfield Formation and Dayton Formation
Location
CountryUnited States
ExtentIndiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Ohio

The Osgood Formation, also known as the Osgood Shale is a geologic formation in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

See also

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References

  1. ^ The Silurian of central Kentucky, U.S.A.: Stratigraphy, palaeoenvironments and palaeoecology
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  • Generalized Stratigraphic Chart for Ohio
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Chronostratigraphy of Kentucky
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C
M
Viséan
D
Upper
Middle
Lower
S
Ludlow
Ludfordian
Gorstian
Wenlock
Homerian
Sheinwoodian
Llandovery
Telychian
Aeronian
Rhuddanian
O
Upper
Katian
Sandbian
  • Maquoketa Shale
Middle
Darriwilian
Lower
Tremadocian
  • Gunter Sandstone
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Furongian
Paibian


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