Matanzas Formation
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The Matanzas Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Pliocene period.[1]
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Matanzas Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Pliocene | |
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 23.1°N 81.6°W / 23.1; -81.6 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 23.1°N 81.0°W / 23.1; -81.0 |
Region | Matanzas Province |
Country | Cuba |
Type section | |
Named for | Matanzas |
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