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Purisima Formation

The Purisima Formation is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating from the Late Miocene to Late Pliocene.[1]

Purisima Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene-Early Pleistocene
~7–3 Ma
Outcrop of Purisima Formation sandstone at San Gregorio State Beach
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, siltstone
OtherConglomerate, phosphorite
Location
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Trace fossils in Purisima Formation sandstone at San Gregorio State Beach in California

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ 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 edit

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.


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