Sharps Formation
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The Sharps Formation is a geologic formation in South Dakota. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene.[1]
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Sharps Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Paleogene | |
Type | Geological formation |
Sub-units | Rockyford Member[1] |
Underlies | Monroe Creek Formation[1] |
Overlies | Brule Formation[1] |
Location | |
Region | South Dakota |
Country | United States |
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The Sharps Formation is the namesake of the community of Sharps Corner, South Dakota.[2]