Amherstburg Formation

Geologic formation in Ontario, Canada and Michigan, USA
Amherstburg Formation
Stratigraphic range: Middle Devonian
TypeFormation
Unit ofDetroit River Group
UnderliesLucas Formation
OverliesSylvania Sandstone
Location
RegionMichigan, Ohio, and Ontario
CountryCanada and United States

The Amherstburg Formation is a geologic formation in Ontario, Canada and Michigan, United States. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.

See also

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References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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Chronostratigraphy of Michigan
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