Waynesburg Formation

Waynesburg Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
TypeFormation
Unit ofDunkard Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, siltstone, coal
Location
Region West Virginia,  Pennsylvania
Country United States
Type section
Named forWaynesburg, Pennsylvania[1]

The Waynesburg Formation is a coal, sandstone, and siltstone geologic formation in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

Description

The Waynesburg Formation has a complicated history with the name being assigned to up to six different stratigraphic units.[1] It consists of a basal coal bed, an unnamed sandstone member formerly called the Waynesburg Sandstone, and a sandy siltstone member.[1][2] The basal coal member is considered mineable.[2]

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  1. ^ a b c Berryhill, Jr., Henry L.; Swanson, Vernon E. (1962). "Geological Survey research 1962; Short papers in geology and hydrology" (PDF). U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper. 450-C: 43–46. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b Earth Sciences Consultants, Inc. "Study of the Effects of Longwall Mining on Streams, Wetlands and Riparian Areas vol 1, chapter 4" (PDF). Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmenta Protection. Bureau of Mining and Reclamation. Retrieved 30 June 2018.


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