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Geologic formation in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio
Osgood Formation
Stratigraphic range: Sheinwoodian
TypeFormation
UnderliesLaurel Limestone
OverliesBrassfield Formation and Dayton Formation
Location
CountryUnited States
ExtentIndiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Ohio

The Osgood Formation, also known as the Osgood Shale, is a geologic formation in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

See also

References

  1. The Silurian of central Kentucky, U.S.A.: Stratigraphy, palaeoenvironments and palaeoecology
Chronostratigraphy of Kentucky
Ph
Pz
C
M
Viséan
D
Upper
Middle
Lower
S
Ludlow
Ludfordian
Gorstian
Wenlock
Homerian
Sheinwoodian
Llandovery
Telychian
Aeronian
Rhuddanian
O
Upper
Katian
Sandbian
Middle
Darriwilian
  • St. Peter Sandstone
  • Wells Creek Formation
  • Lower
    Tremadocian
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    Furongian
    Paibian


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