Laurel Formation (Silurian)

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.

Laurel Limestone
Stratigraphic range: Sheinwoodian - Homerian[1]
Laurel Formation
TypeFormation
UnderliesMassie Shale and Waldron Shale
OverliesOsgood Shale
Location
CountryUnited States
ExtentIndiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Ohio

See also
  •  Earth sciences portal
  •  Indiana portal
  •  Paleontology portal
  •  Paleozoic portal

References
  1. The Silurian of central Kentucky, U.S.A.: Stratigraphy, palaeoenvironments and palaeoecology
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.


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