Las Sierras Formation
Las Sierras Formation Stratigraphic range: Pleistocene | |
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Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Volcaniclastic |
Location | |
Coordinates | 12°18′N 86°00′W / 12.3°N 86.0°WCoordinates: 12°18′N 86°00′W / 12.3°N 86.0°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 12°18′N 85°54′W / 12.3°N 85.9°W |
Region | Managua Department |
Country | ![]() |
![]() ![]() Las Sierras Formation (Nicaragua) |
The Las Sierras Formation is a geologic formation in Nicaragua. It preserves fossils dating back to the Pleistocene period.[1]
Fossil content[]
See also[]
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Nicaragua
References[]
- ^ Las Sierras Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading[]
- S. G. Lucas, R. Garcia, E. Espinoza, G. E. Alvarado, L. H de Mendoza and E. Vega. 2008. The fossil mammals of Nicaragua. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin 44:417-429
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Nicaragua
- Pleistocene Nicaragua
- Paleontology in Nicaragua
- Managua Department