Geologic formation in Wisconsin
| Mayville Formation |
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| Stratigraphic range: Silurian |
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| Region | Wisconsin |
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| Country | United States |
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The Mayville Formation is a geologic formation in Wisconsin. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period. It is the principle cliff-forming unit in the Niagara Escarpment.[1]
See also
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Paleontology portal
References
- ^ "Geology of the Niagara Escarpment in Wisconsin (Geoscience Wisconsin vol. 22, part 1)" (PDF). wgnhs.wisc.edu. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
Chronostratigraphy of Wisconsin
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| Middle | - Milwaukee Formation
- Thiensville Formation
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| S | - Byron Formation
- Edgewood Formation
- Hendricks Formation
- Hopkinton Formation
- Kankakee Formation
- Mantistique Formation
- Mayville Formation
- Racine Formation
- Waubakee Formation
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