Consuelo Formation
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The Consuelo Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Priabonian period. The formation is correlated with the Chapapote Formation of Mexico and the Jackson Formation of the United States.[1]
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Consuelo Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Priabonian | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Tinguaro Formation |
Overlies | Príncipe & Capdevila Formations |
Lithology | |
Primary | Marl |
Other | Micritic limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 21.4°N 78.3°W / 21.4; -78.3 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 21.2°N 71.3°W / 21.2; -71.3 |
Region | La Habana Province |
Country | Cuba |
Type section | |
Named for | Consuelo Tejar quarry |
Named by | Bermúdez |
Year defined | 1950 |
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