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Ohio Shale
Stratigraphic range: Late Devonian
Frasnian
~359.3–371.1  Ma
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Black mudshale with glacial striations (Ohio Shale)
Type Formation
Sub-units Cleveland Shale
Chagrin Formation
Huron Shale
Underlies Bedford Shale, Berea Sandstone, and Cussewago Sandstone
Overlies Java Formation and Olentangy Shale
Lithology
Primary shale
Location
Region Ohio
Country United States

The Ohio Shale is a geologic formation in Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.