- Usage in publication:
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- Alamito shales
- Modifications:
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- Original reference
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Orogrande basin
Keyes, C.R., 1906, Carboniferous formations of New Mexico: Journal of Geology, v. 14, p. 147-154.
Summary:
Pg. 147-154. Applied Alamito shales to beds said to unconformably overlie Lake Valley Limestone.
Origin of name not stated.
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