Nancy Point Formation

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Nancy Point Formation
Stratigraphic range: Messinian
TypeFormation
Unit ofBocas del Toro Group
UnderliesShark Hole Point Formation
OverliesValiente Formation
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone
OtherSandstone
Location
Coordinates9°06′N 82°00′W / 9.1°N 82.0°W / 9.1; -82.0Coordinates: 9°06′N 82°00′W / 9.1°N 82.0°W / 9.1; -82.0
Approximate paleocoordinates9°00′N 81°00′W / 9.0°N 81.0°W / 9.0; -81.0
RegionBocas del Toro
Country Panama
Type section
Named for
Nancy Point Formation is located in Panama
Nancy Point Formation
Nancy Point Formation (Panama)

The Nancy Point Formation is a geologic formation in Panama. It preserves fossils dating back to the Miocene period.[1]

Fossil content[]

See also[]

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Panama

References[]

  1. ^ Nancy Point Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ a b c Landau et al., 2012
  3. ^ a b Schwarzhans & Aguilera, 2013

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