West Falls Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Frasnian | |
Type | Geologic Group |
Sub-units |
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Underlies | Java Formation |
Overlies | Sonyea Group |
Lithology | |
Primary | Shale |
Other | Black shale |
Location | |
Region | Appalachian Basin |
Country | United States |
Extent | |
Type section | |
Named for | West Falls, New York |
The West Falls Group is a geologic group in the Appalachian Basin. It dates back to the Devonian period. Also stratigraphically equivalent to the Portage Group.