Purisima Formation
Purisima Formation Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
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Type | Formation |
Location | |
Region | California |
Country | United States |
![An image from San Gregorio State Beach in California showing a cliff face of exposed sandstone which is part of the Purisima Formation.](../I/m/Purisima_Formation_sandstone_at_San_Gregorio_State_Beach.jpg)
An outcrop of Purisima Formation sandstone at San Gregorio State Beach in California
![Trace fossils in Purisima Formation sandstone at San Gregorio State Beach in California. The trace fossils appear as a lighter colored sandstone than the surrounding material. The trace fossils, likely left by clams or worms, come in both circular and elongated oval shapes.](../I/m/Purisima_Formation_Trace_Fossils.jpg)
Trace fossils in Purisima Formation sandstone at San Gregorio State Beach in California
The Purisima Formation is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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