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The '''Sweetwater Formation''' is a [[Formation (geology)|geologic formation]] in [[California]]. It preserves [[ |
The '''Sweetwater Formation''' is a [[Formation (geology)|geologic formation]] in [[California]]. It preserves [[]] the [[]] [[ ]]. |
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It is within the [[Peninsular Ranges]] province.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 04:57, 24 March 2022
| Sweetwater Formation | |
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| Stratigraphic range: Paleogene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
The Sweetwater Formation is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils from the Late Eocene period.[1] It underlies the Otay Formation, which reserves fossils of the Oligocene to Miocene periods of the Cenozoic Era.[1]
It is within the Peninsular Ranges province.[1]
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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- ^ a b c Walsh, Stephen L.; Demere, Thomas A. (1991). "Age and Stratigraphy of the Sweetwater and Otay Formations, San Diego County, California": 131–148.
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