Alachua Formation

Alachua Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early-Late Miocene (Hemingfordian-Hemphillian)
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TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryClaystone, sandstone
OtherPhosphorite
Location
Coordinates29°42′N 82°36′W / 29.7°N 82.6°W / 29.7; -82.6
Approximate paleocoordinates29°48′N 80°54′W / 29.8°N 80.9°W / 29.8; -80.9
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forAlachua, Florida
Alachua Formation (the United States)
Alachua Formation (Florida)

The Alachua Formation is a Miocene geologic formation in Florida. The claystones, sandstones and phosphorites of the formation preserve many fossils of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish, among others megalodon.

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