Earth:Altamira Shale
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| Altamira Shale Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
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| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
The Altamira Shale is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.
The majority of the rocks found on the hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are from this shale. These rocks were marketed as Palos Verdes Stone.[1]
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in California
- Paleontology in California
References
- ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database)). "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". https://www.fossilworks.org.
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