Las Sierras Formation
The Las Sierras Formation is a geologic formation in Nicaragua. It preserves fossils dating back to the Pleistocene period.[1]
| Las Sierras Formation Stratigraphic range: Pleistocene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Volcaniclastic |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 12.3°N 86.0°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 12.3°N 85.9°W |
| Region | Managua Department |
| Country |  Nicaragua |
  Las Sierras Formation (Nicaragua) | |
Fossil content
References
- Las Sierras Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading
- S. G. Lucas, R. Garcia, E. Espinoza, G. E. Alvarado, L. H de Mendoza and E. Vega. 2008. The fossil mammals of Nicaragua. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin 44:417-429
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