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Middle Miocene to Oligocene sedimentary rocks (AZTsm;0)

Geologic Formation in AZ, CA, UT

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Lithology

Mudstone

Limestone

Sandstone

Other (1,140 mi²)

Geologic Age

Rupelian – Tortonian (32 Ma – 11 Ma ago)

Geologic Unit Label

Tsm

Con-glomerate, sandstone, mudstone, limestone, and rock-avalanche breccia (sheet-like deposits of crushed rock) deposited and tilted during widespread normal faulting and basin development. Sediments, mostly conglomerate and sandstone, are commonly medium to dark brown, reddish brown, or brownish gray; younger strata are generally lighter colors. Most deposits are 20 to 30 Ma in southeastern Arizona and 15 to 25 Ma in central and western Arizona. (11-32 Ma)

— USGS

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