Altamira Shale

Altamira Shale
Altamira Shale
Stratigraphic range: Neogene
Type	Formation
Location
Region	California
Country	United States

Last updated December 10, 2025

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]

References

↑ "Brief History of the Geology, Fossils and Formation of Palos Verdes". Palos Verdes Magazine. 25 November 2023.

Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database" . Retrieved 17 December 2021.

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[1] "Brief History of the Geology, Fossils and Formation of Palos Verdes". Palos Verdes Magazine. 25 November 2023.

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Altamira Shale

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