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Saanich Formation

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Saanich Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Pleistocene
TypeFormation
Overlies?Sooke formation
Lithology
Primaryunlithified siliciclastic costal marine
Location
RegionPuget Sound, Washington (state)
CountryUnited States

The Saanich Formation is a geologic formation in the Puget Sound area of Washington. It consists of Pleistocene marine siloclastic deposits preserving fossils.

See also

References

  1. Austin Hendy. "Saanich Fm - Alki Point/Bainbridge Island (Pleistocene of the United States)". Retrieved 2 August 2022.


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