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Geologic formation in California,United States
Pismo Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliocene Preκž’ κž’ O S D C P T J K Pg N
TypeGeological formation
Sub-units
  • Squire Member
  • Belleview Member
  • Gragg Member
  • Edna Member
  • Miguelito Member
ThicknessRoughly 2 kilometres (1.2 mi)
Location
Region California
Country United States

The Pismo Formation is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating back to the Pliocene epoch of the Neogene period.

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References

  1. ^ Lutz, A. T.; Abramsonward, H.; Lettis, W. R.; Thompson, S.; Page, W. D. (2011-12-01). "The Pismo Formation and evidence for Pliocene tectonic evolution of the San Luis Range, central coast California". 2011: T33G–2504. Bibcode:2011AGUFM.T33G2504L. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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