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Merced Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliocene,
Neogene Period
TypeGeologic formation
UnderliesColma Formation (California)
OverliesBedrock (California)
Lithology
Primarysedimentary rock (California)
Location
RegionSan Francisco Bay Area
of California,
Oregon,
Washington (state)
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forLake Merced

The Merced Formation is a geologic formation in California, and also in Oregon and Washington state. It is named for Lake Merced, a natural lake on the western San Francisco coastline.

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