Pismo Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGeological formation
Sub-units
  • Squire Member[1]
  • Belleview Member[1]
  • Gragg Member[1]
  • Edna Member[1]
  • Miguelito Member[1]
ThicknessRoughly 2 kilometres (1.2 mi)[1]
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.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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