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Ohio Shale
Stratigraphic range: Late Devonian
Type Formation
Underlies Bedford Shale, Berea Sandstone, and Cussewago Sandstone
Overlies Java Formation and Olentangy Shale
Location
Region Ohio
Country United States

The Ohio Shale is a geologic formation in Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.

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