Esquias Formation
Esquias Formation Stratigraphic range: Late Albian-Early Turonian | |
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Type | Formation |
Unit of | Valle de Ángeles Group |
Lithology | |
Primary | Claystone |
Other | Sandstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 14°42′N 87°30′W / 14.7°N 87.5°WCoordinates: 14°42′N 87°30′W / 14.7°N 87.5°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 14°42′N 69°18′W / 14.7°N 69.3°W |
Region | Comayagua Department |
Country | ![]() |
Type section | |
Named for | Esquías |
![]() ![]() Esquias Formation (Honduras) |
The Esquias Formation is a geologic formation in Honduras. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.[1]
Fossil content[]
See also[]
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Honduras
References[]
- ^ Esquias Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading[]
- G. S. Horne, M. G. Atwood, and A. P. King. 1974. Stratigraphy, sedimentology, and paleoenvironment of Esquias Formation of Honduras. The American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin 58(2):176-188
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Honduras
- Cretaceous Honduras
- Shale formations
- Sandstone formations
- Fluvial deposits
- Lacustrine deposits
- Comayagua Department