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Geologic Units: Gallia
  • Usage in publication:
    • Gallia Sand, Sand Member
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Bigham, J.M., Smeck, N.E., Norton, L.D., Hall, G.F., and Thompson, M.L., 1991, Lithology and general stratigraphy of Quaternary sediments in a section of the Teays River Valley of southern Ohio, IN Melhorn, W.N., and Kempton, J.P., eds., Geology and hydrogeology of the Teays-Mahomet bedrock valley system: Geological Society of America Special Paper, 258, p. 19-27.


Summary:

In OH, the sand underlying the Minford is frequently referred to as the "Gallia Sand." [No references supplied for this term.] "Since both the Gallia Sand and the Minford Clay were deposited prior to or during the Lake Tight period in the Teays Valley, they are commonly grouped and classified as Teays Formation." [Unit is not described in this report.]

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).


  • Usage in publication:
    • Gallia Sand Member
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sand
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Bonnett, R.B., Noltimier, H.C., and Sanderson, D.D., 1991, A paleomagnetic study of the early Pleistocene Minford Silt Member, Teays Formation, West Virginia, IN Melhorn, W.N., and Kempton, J.P., eds., Geology and hydrogeology of the Teays-Mahomet bedrock valley system: Geological Society of America Special Paper, 258, p. 9-18.


Summary:

Gallia Sand Member of Teays Formation underlies Minford Silt Member. [Unit is not described in this report.]

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).


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