Dos Bocas Formation
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The Dos Bocas Formation is a sedimentary geological formation of the Progreso Basin in southwestern Ecuador. It is dated to the Chattian, about 26 to 24 Ma, (Deseadan in the SALMA classification).
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Dos Bocas Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Chattian (Deseadan) ~26–24 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Subibaja Group |
Underlies | Villingota Formation |
Overlies | Zapotal Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 1.8°S 80.8°W / -1.8; -80.8 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 3.6°S 75.5°W / -3.6; -75.5 |
Region | Santa Elena Province |
Country | Ecuador |
Extent | Progreso Basin |
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