Gower Formation

Geologic formation in Iowa and Illinois, United States.
Gower Formation
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
TypeFormation
UnderliesUnconformity Devonian
OverliesScotch Grove Formation
Lithology
Primarydolomite
Location
RegionIllinois and Iowa
CountryUnited States

The Gower Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois and Iowa.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

See also

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References

  1. ^ Anderson, Wayne I.; Iowa'S Geological Past: Three Billion Years Of Change, University Of Iowa Press, 1998, p. 121-126 ISBN 978-0877456407
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.


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