Earth:Silverado Formation
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| Silverado Formation Stratigraphic range: Paleogene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Thickness | 700ft-1425ft |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Silverado Canyon |
The Silverado Formation is a geologic formation in Orange County, California. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. It is located in the northwestern Santa Ana Mountains and is named after Silverado Canyon, and consists of sandstone, clay, and conglomerate.
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.
- ((United States Geological Survey)). "Geolex - Silverado publications". https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Geolex/UnitRefs/SilveradoRefs_11923.html.
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