Anguilla Formation

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Anguilla Formation
Stratigraphic range: Burdigalian-Serravallian
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherBafflestone, framestone
Location
Coordinates18°12′N 63°06′W / 18.2°N 63.1°W / 18.2; -63.1Coordinates: 18°12′N 63°06′W / 18.2°N 63.1°W / 18.2; -63.1
Approximate paleocoordinates18°06′N 62°00′W / 18.1°N 62.0°W / 18.1; -62.0
Country Anguilla
Type section
Named forAnguilla
Anguilla Formation is located in Anguilla
Anguilla Formation
Anguilla Formation (Anguilla)

The Anguilla Formation is a geologic formation in Anguilla. It preserves fossils dating back to the Burdigalian to Serravallian period.[1]

See also[]

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Anguilla

References[]

Further reading[]

  • A. F. Budd, K.G. Johnson, and J.C. Edwards. 1995. Caribbean reef coral diversity during the Early to Middle Miocene: an Example from the Anguilla Formation. Coral Reefs 14(2):109-117


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