Esquias Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Albian-Early Turonian | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Valle de Ángeles Group |
Lithology | |
Primary | Claystone |
Other | Sandstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 14°42′N 87°30′W / 14.7°N 87.5°W / 14.7; -87.5 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 14°42′N 69°18′W / 14.7°N 69.3°W / 14.7; -69.3 |
Region | Comayagua Department |
Country | Honduras |
Type section | |
Named for | Esquías |
Esquias Formation (Honduras) |
The Esquias Formation is a geologic formation in Honduras. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.
Fossil content
See also
References
- Esquias Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading
- G. S. Horne, M. G. Atwood, and A. P. King. 1974. Stratigraphy, sedimentology, and paleoenvironment of Esquias Formation of Honduras. The American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin 58(2):176-188