Purisima Formation
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| Purisima Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene-Early Pleistocene ~ | |
 Outcrop of Purisima Formation sandstone at San Gregorio State Beach | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, siltstone |
| Other | Conglomerate, phosphorite |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
The Purisima Formation is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating from the Late Miocene to Late Pliocene.[1]
See also
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References
- ^ Gomez, Marisa (2021-02-25). "A Guide to the Fossils of Santa Cruz County". Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
External links
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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