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Stratigraphy of the Carlile Shale (Upper Cretaceous) in Kansas

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Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Purpose and scope of investigation

Previous work

Location and description of area

Geography

General geology

Procedure

Acknowledgments

Stratigraphy

Upper part of Greenhorn Limestone

Lower part of Niobrara Chalk

Carlile Shale

History of nomenclature

Suggested reclassification

Distribution of Carlisle Shale outside of Kansas

Fairport Chalk Member

Name and definition

Contacts

Lithology

Marker beds

Thickness and distribution

Fossils and correlation

Blue Hill Shale Member

Name and definition

Contacts

Lithology

Marker beds

Thickness and distribution

Fossils and correlation

Codell Sandstone Member

Name and definition

Contacts

Lithology

Thickness and distribution

Fossils and correlation

Depositional Environment

General statement

Depth

Temperature

Chemistry

Bottom conditions

Rate of sedimentation

Fairport Chalk Member

Origin of sediments

Invertebrate paleoecology

Blue Hill Shale and Codell Sandstone Members

Origin of sediments

Invertebrate paleoecology

Paleogeography and general sedimentary history

Conclusions

Appendix

Descriptions of key sections

List of localities

References

Plates


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Kansas Geological Survey, Geology
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