Laurel Formation (Silurian)
Appearance
Laurel Limestone | |
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Stratigraphic range: Sheinwoodian - Homerian[1] | |
![]() Laurel Formation | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Massie Shale and Waldron Shale |
Overlies | Osgood Shale |
Location | |
Country | United States |
Extent | Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Ohio |
The Laurel Formation, also known as the Laurel Limestone or the Laurel Dolomite, is a geologic formation in Indiana and Kentucky. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.