Moscow Formation
The Moscow Formation is a geologic formation in New York. It preserves fossils dating back to the Givetian stage. It represents around 1.5–2 million years of constant deposition.
| Moscow Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Givetian (Middle Devonian) | |
 Windom shale member of the Moscow formation | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Hamilton group |
| Sub-units | Windom shale member, Tichenor member, Deep Run member, Menteth member, Kashong member |
| Overlies | Ludlowville Formation |
| Thickness | 151 m |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, shale |
| Location | |
| Region |  New York |
| Country |  United States |
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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