Conasauga Formation

Geologic formation in Georgia, US
Conasauga Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cambrian
TypeFormation
UnderliesCopper Ridge Dolomite, Kerbel Formation, and Knox Dolomite
OverliesRome Formation
Lithology
Primaryshale
Location
RegionAppalachia and Southeastern United States
CountryUnited States
ExtentGeorgia, Mississippi, Ohio, and Virginia[1]

The Conasauga Formation is a geologic formation in Georgia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.

See also

  • Earth sciences portal
  • iconPaleontology portal
  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Georgia (U.S. state)
  • Paleontology in Georgia (U.S. state)

References

  1. ^ Paleozoic Sedimentary Successions of the Virginia Valley & Ridge and Plateau
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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Cisuralian
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Gzhelian
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Emsian
Lochkovian
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Moscovian
  • Betsie Shale
  • Grundy Formation
  • Hyden Formation
  • Kendrick Shale
  • Pikeville Formation
Bashkirian
  • Bee Rock Formation
  • Hensley Shale
  • Sewannee Formation
  • Warren Point Formation
  • Lee Formation
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Serpukhovian
  • Bluefield Formation
  • Bluestone Formation
  • Cove Creek Formation
  • Fido Sandstone
  • Hinton Formation
  • Princeton Formation
  • Stony Gap Formation
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    Tournaisian
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    Gorstian
    Wenlock
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    Sheinwoodian
    Llandovery
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    • Pinesburg Station Dolomite
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