Esquias Formation
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The Esquias Formation is a geologic formation in Honduras. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.[1]
| Esquias Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Late Albian-Early Turonian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Valle de Ángeles Group |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Claystone |
| Other | Sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 14.7°N 87.5°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 14.7°N 69.3°W |
| Region | Comayagua Department |
| Country | Honduras |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Esquías |
 Esquias Formation (Honduras) | |
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