Puente Formation
The Puente Formation is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating back to the middle to upper Miocene epoch of the Neogene period.[1]
| Puente Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Overlies | |
| Thickness | About 3900 meters[1] |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, conglomerate & mudrock[1] |
| Location | |
| Region |  California |
| Country |  United States |
Stratigraphy of the Los Angeles Basin incl. Puente Formation
References
- Salvatore Critelli, Peter E. Rumelh (January 1994). "Composition and Provenance of the Puente Formation (Miocene), Los Angeles Basin". AAPG Bulletin. 78. doi:10.1306/bdff9302-1718-11d7-8645000102c1865d. ISSN 0149-1423.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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