Clough Formation

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Clough Formation
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
Clough Formation Mt Cube NH.jpg
Clough Formation on the summit of Mount Cube in Orford, NH
Type Formation
Location
RegionFlag of New Hampshire.svg  New Hampshire
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States

The Clough Formation is a geologic formation in western New Hampshire. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period. Prominent exposures include along the ridges of Croydon Mountain, Moose Mountain, Smarts Mountain, and Mount Cube. [1]

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References

  1. "New Hampshire geologic map data". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved January 5, 2015.