Caraba Formation
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| Caraba Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Early Oligocene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Las Cascadas & Caimito Formations |
| Overlies | Bas Obispo, Bohío & Panama Formations |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Conglomerate |
| Location | |
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| Region | Panamá Province |
| Country | Panama |
| Extent | Panama Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named by | Jones |
| Year defined | 1950 |
Caraba Formation (Panama) | |
The Caraba Formation (Tcr)[1] is a geologic formation in Panama. The formation was first defined in 1950 by Jones as a facies member of the Caimito Formation.[2] The formation consists of poorly lithified, pebbly, tuffaceous, calcareous sandstones and conglomerates and preserves fossils dating back to the Early Oligocene period.[3]
Fossil content
[edit | edit source]The following fossils have been reported from the formation:
- Bivalves
- Gastropods
See also
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References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Geologic Map, 1980
- ^ Woodring, 1957, p.29
- ^ Caraba Formation at Fossilworks.org
Bibliography
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