Earth:Hinton Formation
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| Hinton Formation Stratigraphic range: Serpukhovian | |
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_(Upper_Mississippian;_Oakvale_School_outcrop_-_Rt._112_roadcut_through_Divide_Ridge,_far-southeastern_Mercer_County,_far-southern_West_Virginia,_USA)_(15206604416).jpg) The Hinton Formation in Upper Mississippian, West Virginia. | |
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Princeton Sandstone |
| Overlies | Bluefield Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Appalachia and Southeastern United States |
| Country | United States |
| Extent | Virginia and West Virginia |
The Hinton Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. It is mainly made up of limestone, sandstone, and shale.
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in West Virginia
References
- ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database)). "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". https://www.fossilworks.org.
- "West Virginia Geology: Earth Science Studies." Accessed May 16, 2017.
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