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New River Formation (WVPAnr;0)

Geologic Formation in KY, VA, WV

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Lithology

Sandstone

Coal

Shale

Other (2,029 mi²)

Geologic Age

Pennsylvanian (323.6 Ma – 299.05 Ma ago)

Geologic Unit Label

PAnr

(part of Pottsville Group) - predominantly sandstone, with some shale, siltstone, and coal. Grades to nearly all sandstone in the subsurface. Extends from the top of the Upper Nuttall Sandstone to the top of the Flattop Mountain Sandstone. Includes the Iaeger, Sewell, Welch, Raleigh, Beckley, Fire Creek, and Pocahontas Nos. 8 and 9 coals.

— USGS

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