Loma Candela Formation
| Loma Candela Formation Stratigraphic range: Lutetian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone, marl |
| Other | Conglomerate, sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 22°06′N 80°30′W / 22.1°N 80.5°WCoordinates: 22°06′N 80°30′W / 22.1°N 80.5°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 22°18′N 71°24′W / 22.3°N 71.4°W |
| Country |  Cuba |
  Loma Candela Formation (Cuba) | |
The Loma Candela Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[1]
Description[]
The formation consists of limestones, yellowish calcareous marls and coastal conglomerates and fine calcareous sandstones. The Loma Candela Formation was deposited in a marine environment. It overlies the and is correlated with the and of Florida.[1]
Fossil content[]
See also[]
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Cuba
References[]
- ^ a b Loma Candela Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading[]
- . 1961. Las formaciones geológicas de Cuba. 1. 1–180. Accessed 2019-02-06.
- B. M. Cutress. 1980. Cretaceous and Tertiary Cidaroida (Echinodermata: Echinoidea) of the Caribbean Area. Bulletins of American Paleontology 77(309):1-221
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Categories:
- Geologic formations of Cuba
- Eocene Series of North America
- Paleogene Cuba
- Lutetian Stage
- Limestone formations
- Marl formations
- Sandstone formations
- Caribbean geologic formation stubs
- Paleogene stubs
- Cuba stubs