Greene Formation

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Greene Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pennsylvanian-Permian
Sandstone (Greene Formation, Lower Permian; Clark Hill section, Long Ridge, Monroe County, Ohio, USA) 4 (29676337306).jpg
Sandstone, Greene Formation (Monroe County, Ohio)
TypeFormation
Unit ofDunkard Group
Sub-units
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)

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

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References[]

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)


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