| Silverado Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Paleogene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Thickness | 700ft-1425ft |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Silverado Canyon |
The Silverado Formation is a geologic formation in Orange County, California. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. It is located in the northwestern Santa Ana Mountains and is named after Silverado Canyon, and consists of sandstone, clay, and conglomerate.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- United States Geological Survey. "Geolex - Silverado publications". Archived from the original on 2021-06-16. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
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