Purisima Formation
The Purisima Formation is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating from the Late Miocene to Early Pleistocene.[1]
| Purisima Formation Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene-Early Pleistocene ~11.5โ2.5 Ma | |
|---|---|
 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 |
Trace fossils in Purisima Formation sandstone at San Gregorio State Beach in California
References
- Purisima Formation at Fossilworks.org
External links
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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