Esquias Formation

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
TypeFormation
Unit ofValle de Ángeles Group
Lithology
PrimaryClaystone
OtherSandstone
Location
Coordinates14.7°N 87.5°W / 14.7; -87.5
Approximate paleocoordinates14.7°N 69.3°W / 14.7; -69.3
RegionComayagua Department
Country Honduras
Type section
Named forEsquías
Esquias Formation (Honduras)

Fossil content

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References

Further reading

  • G. S. Horne, M. G. Atwood, and A. P. King. 1974. Stratigraphy, sedimentology, and paleoenvironment of Esquias Formation of Honduras. The American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin 58(2):176-188
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