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Geologic formation in Matanzas Province, Cuba From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Canímar Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Miocene to Pliocene period. Among others, fossils of megalodon have been found in the formation.[1]
Canímar Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene-Pliocene | |
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Packstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 23.0°N 81.5°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 23.2°N 78.8°W |
Region | Matanzas Province |
Country | Cuba |
Type section | |
Named for | Canímar River |
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