Gower Formation
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| Gower Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Silurian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Unconformity Devonian |
| Overlies | Scotch Grove Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | dolomite |
| Location | |
| Region | Illinois and Iowa |
| Country | United States |
The Gower Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois and Iowa.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.
See also
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- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Illinois
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Iowa
References
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Categories:
- Silurian Illinois
- Silurian Iowa
- Silurian southern paleotemperate deposits
- Silurian southern paleotropical deposits
- Dolomite formations of the United States
- Geologic formations of Iowa
- Geologic formations of Illinois
- Illinois geologic formation stubs
- Midwestern United States geologic formation stubs
- Iowa stubs