Earth:Waynesburg Formation
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| Waynesburg Formation Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Dunkard Group |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, siltstone, coal |
| Location | |
| Region | West Virginia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Waynesburg, Pennsylvania[1] |
The Waynesburg Formation is a coal, sandstone, and siltstone geologic formation in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.
Description
The Waynesburg Formation has a complicated history with the name being assigned to up to six different stratigraphic units.[1] It consists of a basal coal bed, an unnamed sandstone member formerly called the Waynesburg Sandstone, and a sandy siltstone member.[1][2] The basal coal member is considered mineable.[2]
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/.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Berryhill, Jr., Henry L.; Swanson, Vernon E. (1962). "Geological Survey research 1962; Short papers in geology and hydrology". U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 450-C: 43–46. https://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/0450c/report.pdf. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Earth Sciences Consultants, Inc.. "Study of the Effects of Longwall Mining on Streams, Wetlands and Riparian Areas vol 1, chapter 4". Bureau of Mining and Reclamation. http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/Longwall/RobFork/Vol1Chap4.pdf. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
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