Arimao Formation
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The Arimao Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves mainly ammonite and rudist fossils dating back to the Santonian period.[1]
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Arimao Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Santonian ~85.8–84.9 Ma | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Las Moscas Member |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Volcaniclastics |
Location | |
Coordinates | 22.2°N 80.5°W / 22.2; -80.5 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 14.1°N 59.1°W / 14.1; -59.1 |
Region | Cienfuegos Province |
Country | Cuba |
Extent | Escambray Mountains |
Type section | |
Named for | Arimao |
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