Ameki Formation
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The Ameki Formation is a Lutetian to Bartonian geological formation located in Nigeria. It belongs to the Bende-Ameki Group, which also consists of two formations namely Nanka Formation, Nsugbe Formation.[1][2]
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Ameki Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Lutetian-Bartonian | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Bende-Ameki Group |
Lithology | |
Primary | Shale |
Other | Sandstone, siltstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 6.0°N 7.0°E / 6.0; 7.0 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 1.6°N 1.5°E / 1.6; 1.5 |
Country | Nigeria |
Extent | Niger Delta Basin |
Type section | |
Named for | Ameki |
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