Lehman Formation

Summary

The Lehman Formation is a geologic formation in Utah. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.[3]

Lehman Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ordovician
TypeFormation
Unit ofPogonip Group
UnderliesEureka Quartzite
OverliesKanosh Shale
Lithology
PrimaryShale, quartzite, limestone
Location
RegionGreat Basin[1]
Country United States
Type section
Named forLehman Caves
Named byLehi Hintze
Year defined1951[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Geolex — Lehman publications". ngmdb.usgs.gov. USGS. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Pogonip Group". westerncordillera.com. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  3. ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.