Martinez Formation
| Martinez Formation | |
|---|---|
Geologic formation | |
| Underlies | Tejon Formation (regionally), Ione Formation (regionally) |
| Overlies | Chico Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country |  United States |
The Martinez Formation is an
geologic formation in California
.
Geology
The formation regionally overlies the Chico Formation and regionally underlies the Tejon Formation or the Ione Formation.
It is exposed in the
Sacramento Delta in Contra Costa County.[1]
Fossils
The formation preserves
period.[2]
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in California
- Paleogene California
- Paleontology in California
References
- ^ Google Books: "The stratigraphic and faunal relations of the Martinez formation to the Chico and Tejon of Southern California", Clarence A. Waring; Stanford University Dept. of Geology; Jun 4, 2011 . accessed 1.16.2016.
- ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.