Earth:Chainman Formation
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Short description: Geologic formation in Nevada, United States
| Chainman Formation Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | shale |
| Location | |
| Region | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
The Chainman Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Nevada
- Paleontology in Nevada
References
- ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database)). "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". http://www.fossilworks.org/cgi-bin/bridge.pl?action=home.
- Oilshalegas.com; Chainman Shale - Nevada Oil & Gas
- Oil & Gas Journal: "Nevada's Chainman shale shows exploration potential", 06/02/2014
