Guasasa Formation
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The Guasasa Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It is Tithonian to Early Valanginian in age and contains fossils of ammonites.[1]
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Guasasa Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Tithonian-Early Valanginian ~151–141 Ma | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | San Vicente, El Americano, Tumbadero & Tumbitas Members |
Overlies | Jagua Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Shale, dolomite, chert |
Location | |
Coordinates | 22.7°N 83.8°W / 22.7; -83.8 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 5.9°N 53.0°W / 5.9; -53.0 |
Region | Pinar del Río Province |
Country | Cuba |
Extent | Sierra de los Órganos |
Type section | |
Named for | Guasasa |
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