Waynesburg Formation

Waynesburg Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
TypeFormation
Unit ofDunkard Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, siltstone, coal
Location
RegionWest Virginia, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forWaynesburg, Pennsylvania

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.

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