Del Norte Formation
The Del Norte Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico, New Mexico and Texas near the city of El Paso. It preserves fossils dating back to the early Cretaceous period.
| Del Norte Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Smeltertown Formation |
| Overlies | Finlay Limestone |
| Thickness | 53 feet (16 m) |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 31.8008106°N 106.5422344°W |
| Region | New Mexico |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Rio Bravo del Norte (Rio Grande) |
| Named by | W.S. Strain |
| Year defined | 1976 |
Del Norte Formation (the United States) Del Norte Formation (New Mexico) | |
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