Kirkland Formation

{{Short description|Geologic formation in New York, United States}}

{{distinguish||text=the Kirtland Formation, a Late Cretaceous (Campanian) geologic formation in New Mexico, US}}

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The Kirkland Formation is a geologic formation in New York. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

See also

{{Portal|Earth sciences|New York (state)|Paleontology}}

References

  • {{cite web|title= Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database|author= ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database))|url= https://www.fossilworks.org/|access-date= 17 December 2021|archive-date= 19 August 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220819182839/https://www.fossilworks.org/|url-status= dead}}

Category:Silurian geology of New York (state)

Category:Silurian southern paleotemperate deposits

Category:Geologic formations of New York (state)

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