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  • Usage in publication:
    • Jersey Shore Member*
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  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Denkler, K.E., and Harris, A.G., 1988, Conodont-based determination of the Silurian-Devonian boundary in the Valley and Ridge province, northern and central Appalachians, IN Sando, W.J., ed., Shorter contributions to paleontology and stratigraphy: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin, 1837-B, p. B1-B13.


Summary:

The Jersey Shore Member of the Keyser Limestone of Head (1972) is here accepted for use by the USGS in PA, VA, and WV. Overlies the Byers Island Member; underlies the LaVale Member of the Keyser. Age is Late Silurian.

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


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