La Herradura Formation
La Herradura Formation Stratigraphic range: Hauterivian | |
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![]() Normal fault in La Herradura Formation, Morro Solar, Peru | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Morro Solar Group |
Underlies | Salto del Fraile Formation |
Overlies | |
Location | |
Region | Lima Province |
Country | Peru |
La Herradura Formation (Spanish: Formación La Herradura) is a sedimentary formation of Lower Cretaceous age exposed near Lima in Peru. The sediments of the formation reflect a marine near-shore depositional environment.[1]
References[]
- ^ Cardozo, M. (1990). "The Copara Metallotect in Central Peru: Geologic Evolution and Ore Formation". In Fontboté, L.; Amstutz, G.C.; Cardozo, M.; Cedillo, E.; Frustos, J. (eds.). Stratabound Ore Deposits in the Andes. Springer-Verlag. p. 399.
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Peru
- Lower Cretaceous Series of South America
- Cretaceous Peru
- Hauterivian Stage