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Llajas Formation

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Llajas Formation
Stratigraphic range: Eocene
Fossil from the Llajas Formation
TypeGeologic formation
UnderliesSespe Formation
OverliesSanta Susana Formation
Lithology
PrimaryConglomerate
Location
RegionCalifornia
Country United States
ExtentTransverse Ranges,
Southern California

The Llajas Formation is a non-marine to marine conglomerate geologic formation in Southern California.

It is found in the Transverse Ranges geologic province, within Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Locations include the Simi Hills, Simi Valley, and Santa Susana Mountains.[1]

Fossils

It preserves fossils dating back to the early and middle Eocene epoch of the Paleogene period.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ CSUN: 'Geologic Profile of Simi Valley'; by Richard Squires, PhD; 1997.
  2. ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.