| Chainman Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | shale |
| Location | |
| Region | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
The Chainman Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- Oilshalegas.com; Chainman Shale - Nevada Oil & Gas
- Oil & Gas Journal: "Nevada's Chainman shale shows exploration potential", 06/02/2014
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- Oil shale geology
- Oil shale in the United States
- Shale formations of the United States
- Geologic formations of Nevada
- Geologic formations of Utah
- Carboniferous geology of Nevada
- Carboniferous geology of Utah
- Mississippian United States
- Geography of Lincoln County, Nevada
- Geography of Nye County, Nevada
- Geography of White Pine County, Nevada
- Carboniferous System of North America
- Carboniferous southern paleotropical deposits
- Nevada geologic formation stubs
- Carboniferous stubs