Esquias Formation
The Esquias Formation is a geologic formation in Honduras. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.[1]
| Esquias Formation Stratigraphic range: Late Albian-Early Turonian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Valle de Ángeles Group |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Claystone |
| Other | Sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 14.7°N 87.5°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 14.7°N 69.3°W |
| Region | Comayagua Department |
| Country | |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Esquías |
![]() Esquias Formation (Honduras) | |
Fossil content
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
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