Brito Formation
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The Brito Formation is a geologic formation in Honduras. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Eocene period.[1]
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Brito Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Eocene | |
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 11.3°N 86.0°W / 11.3; -86.0 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 11.8°N 85.7°W / 11.8; -85.7 |
Region | Rivas Department |
Country | Honduras |
Type section | |
Named for | Brito River |
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