Washington Land Group

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Washington Land Group
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
Type Group
Location
CountryFlag of Greenland.svg  Greenland
Type section
Named for Washington Land

The Washington Land Group is a geologic group in Greenland. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

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