Ninemile Shale
| Ninemile Shale Stratigraphic range: Ordovician | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Unit of | Pogonip Group |
| Underlies | Antelope Valley Limestone |
| Overlies | Goodwin Limestone |
| Thickness | 550 feet (170 m) |
| Location | |
| Region | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
The Ninemile Shale is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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