Marcellus Formation
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| Regions | North America |
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| Named for | Marcellus |
| Named by | James Hall |
| Primary | Shale |
| Extent | 600 miles (970 km) |
| Operators | Chesapeake Energy |
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| ID | 2346796 |
About Marcellus Formation
The Marcellus Formation or the Marcellus Shale is a Middle Devonian age unit of sedimentary rock found in eastern North America. Named for a distinctive outcrop near the village of Marcellus, New York, in the United States, it extends throughout much of the Appalachian Basin.
Marcellus Formation Photos
