Artemisa Formation
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The Artemisa Formation is a geologic formation in western Cuba.[1] It preserves mainly ammonite fossils dating back to the Late Oxfordian to Tithonian period.[2] The formation is divided into two members; La Zarza and Sumidero Members.[3] Most of the formation was deposited in deeper marine conditions.[4]
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Artemisa Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Oxfordian-Tithonian | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | La Zarza & Sumidero Members |
Lithology | |
Primary | Shale, limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 22.7°N 83.1°W / 22.7; -83.1 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 4.7°N 51.6°W / 4.7; -51.6 |
Region | Artemisa & Pinar del Río Provinces |
Country | Cuba |
Extent | Sierra del Rosario |
Type section | |
Named for | Artemisa |
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