Limón Group
The Limón Group is a geologic group in Costa Rica. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Miocene to Early Pleistocene period.[1]
| Limón Group Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene-Early Pleistocene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Group |
| Sub-units | Moin, Río Banano, Uscari & Quebrada Chocolate Formations |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Siltstone, sandstone, claystone |
| Other | Mudstone, limestone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 9.9°N 83.1°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 9.8°N 83.2°W |
| Region | Limón Province |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Limón Province |
  Limón Group (Costa Rica) | |
Stratigraphy
The Limón Group is subdivided into:
References
- Limón Group at Fossilworks.org
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