Shungura Formation
Stratigraphic formation in the Omo river basin in Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Shungura Formation is a stratigraphic formation located in the Omo river basin in Ethiopia. It dates to the Late Pliocene to Early Pleistocene. Oldowan tools have been found in the formation, suggesting early use of stone tools by hominins. Among many others, fossils of Panthera were found in Member G of the formation.[1][2]
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Shungura Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Piacenzian-Gelasian | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Omo Group |
Underlies | Kalam Formation |
Overlies | Mursi Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone, siltstone |
Other | Claystone, tuff |
Location | |
Coordinates | 5.1°N 36.0°E / 5.1; 36.0 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 5.8°N 36.1°E / 5.8; 36.1 |
Country | Ethiopia |
Extent | Omo Subbasin Turkana Basin |
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