| Altamira Shale | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
The Altamira Shale is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.
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]
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