The Montezuma Formation is a geologic formation in California, just north of the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. The formation contains early Pleistocene deposits consisting of "poorly sorted, poorly consolidated clayey sand, silt, and pebble gravel."[1] It is ranked "high" in "Potential Sensitivity for Paleontological Resources."[2]
| Montezuma Formation | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Phase II of the Kirby Hills Natural Gas Storage Project Supplemental Proponent's Environmental Assessment". California Public Utilities Commission. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "2013 Public Review Draft BDCP EIR/EIS" (PDF). California State Water Resources Control Board. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
External links
edit- map of geologic features on the lower Sacramento River California State Water Resources Control Board
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