Esquias Formation
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The Esquias Formation is a geologic formation in Honduras. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.[1]
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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 | 14.7°N 87.5°W / 14.7; -87.5 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 14.7°N 69.3°W / 14.7; -69.3 |
Region | Comayagua Department |
Country | Honduras |
Type section | |
Named for | Esquías |
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