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Puente Formation

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Puente Formation
Stratigraphic range: Neogene
TypeGeological formation
Overlies
ThicknessAbout 3900 meters[1]
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, conglomerate & mudrock[1]
Location
Region California
Country United States
Stratigraphy of the Los Angeles Basin incl. 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]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e 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.