- Usage in publication:
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- Dripping Springs formation
- Modifications:
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- Original reference
- Dominant lithology:
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- Fanglomerates
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Salton basin
Summary:
Pg. 3, 9, 14-15, pl. 1. Dripping Springs formation. Defined as the fanglomerates, in Temecula region, deposited with reference to a base level not greatly above present base level, as opposed to Pauba fanglomerates which were deposited at a much higher base level. Thickness about 30 feet. Unconformably underlies Recent terrace gravels; unconformably overlies Pauba formation (new). Age is Pleistocene.
[Type locality not stated.] Occurs in Elsinore fault zone in western Riverside and northern San Diego Cos., southern CA. Well exposed in Dripping Springs alcove, Riverside Co., CA, especially in roadcuts along Highway 71.
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