Williamson Shale

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Williamson Shale
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
Type Formation
Location
RegionFlag of New York.svg  New York
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States

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

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