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  • Usage in publication:
    • Diamond Springs Formation
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sand
    • Gravel
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Atlantic Coast basin
Publication:

Oaks, R.Q., and Coch, N.K., 1963, Pleistocene sea levels, southeastern Virginia: Science, v. 140, no. 3570, p. 979-983.


Summary:

Diamond Springs Formation, named in this report in Princess Anne Co., VA, consists of fluvial sand and gravel. Maximum thickness about 15 ft. Overlies Norfolk Formation; underlies Kempsville Formation (new name). Age is middle or late Pleistocene.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).


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