Hinton Formation
Geologic formation in West Virginia, United States
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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.
TypeFormation
UnderliesPrinceton Sandstone
OverliesBluefield Formation
RegionAppalachia and Southeastern United States
| Hinton Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Serpukhovian | |
_(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 |
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- "West Virginia Geology: Earth Science Studies." Accessed May 16, 2017.
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