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Geologic Unit: Salina
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Salina Group
  • Modifications:
    • Revised
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Ciurca, S.J., Jr., 1990, Eurypterid biofacies of the Silurian-Devonian evaporite sequence; Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada, and New York, IN Lash, G.G., ed., Western New York and Ontario; field trip guidebook: New York State Geological Association Guidebook, 62nd annual meeting, Fredonia, NY, no. 62, p. Sat/Sun D1-D30.


Summary:

Several newly named eurypterid-bearing beds assigned to the Vernon Formation at the base of the Salina Group in western and central NY. Black shale horizons termed Barge Canal, Monroeav, Harris Hill, and Pittsford Beds and dolomitic interval termed Downing Brook Bed. Farmers Mills Bed (new name) at top of Ilion Formation also assigned to Salina Group in this report. [Revision to Ilion in conflict with Art. 28 of the NACSN and is not recommended.]

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


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