Altamira Shale
Geologic formation in California, United States
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The Altamira Shale is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.
| Altamira Shale | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
The majority of the rocks found on the hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are from this shale. These rocks were marketed as Palos Verdes Stone.[1]
