The Big Clifty Formation is a geologic formation in Indiana.[2] It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.[3]

Big Clifty Formation
Stratigraphic range: Mississippian
TypeFormation
Unit ofStephensport Group[1]
UnderliesHaney Limestone
OverliesBeech Creek Limestone
Location
RegionIndiana
CountryUnited States

In Illinois and Kentucky, the Big Clifty is referred to as the Big Clifty Sandstone and has been assigned to the Golconda Formation.[4]


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References

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  1. ^ Henry Gray (1974), Haney Limestone (Stephensport Group, Chesterian, Mississippian) in Indiana, Indiana Geological and Water Survey, Wikidata Q66309588
  2. ^ "Big Clifty Formation". Igs.indiana.edu. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  3. ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Geolex — Golconda publications". Ngmdb.usgs.gov. Retrieved 30 June 2018.