Yazoo Clay
| Yazoo Clay | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Alabama and Mississippi |
| Country | United States |
The Yazoo Clay is a geologic formation in Alabama and Mississippi. It is a type of clay known as montmorillonite. It preserves fossils. It is not a good foundation material due to the fact of moisture causing extreme changes in volume, known as swelling.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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