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Creede Formation

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Creede Formation
Stratigraphic range: Oligocene (Chattian)
27.2 Ma Preκž’ κž’ O S D C P T J K Pg N
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLacustrine
Location
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States

The Creede Formation is a geologic formation in Colorado, United States. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period, particularly many well-preserved fossil plants from Oligocene strata.

See also

References

  1. The Creede Formation.


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