Kanosh Formation

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Kanosh Formation
Stratigraphic range: Middle Ordovician
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Kanosh Formation exposed on the flanks of Fossil Mountain, Millard County, Utah
TypeFormation
UnderliesLehman Formation
OverliesJuab Formation
ThicknessAbout 100 m (330 ft) in Utah
Lithology
PrimaryShale
OtherLimestone
Location
RegionNevada, Utah
Country United States
Type section
Named forKanosh, Utah

The Kanosh Formation is a geologic formation in Utah and Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Middle Ordovician 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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