Alsea Formation

Geologic formation in Oregon, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Alsea Formation is a geologic formation in Oregon. It preserves fossils dating back to the Rupelian stage of the Oligocene period.[1]

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Alsea Formation
Stratigraphic range: Rupelian (Whitneyan)
~33.7–30.6 Ma
TypeFormation
UnderliesYaquina Formation
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone
OtherMudstone
Location
Coordinates44.6°N 124.0°W / 44.6; -124.0
Approximate paleocoordinates44.3°N 113.1°W / 44.3; -113.1
RegionLincoln County, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Alsea Formation is located in the United States
Alsea Formation
Alsea Formation (the United States)
Alsea Formation is located in Oregon
Alsea Formation
Alsea Formation (Oregon)
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Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

Mammals

Fish

  • Orthechinorhinus davidae[5]

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References

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