Onate Formation
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]
| Onate Formation Stratigraphic range: Devonian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | New Mexico |
| Country | United States |
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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