Onate Formation
Onate Formation Stratigraphic range: Devonian | |
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Type | Formation |
Location | |
Region | New Mexico |
Country | United States |
The Onate Formation is a geologic formation in New Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period. Typically the Onate Formation consists of about 25 feet of orangeyellow-weathering dolomitic silts with shales and sands[1].
See also
References
- ↑ Flower, Rousseau (1955). "Pre-Pennsylvanian stratigraphy of southern New Mexico" (PDF). New Mexico Geological Society: 65–70.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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