Anguilla Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Burdigalian-Serravallian | |
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Bafflestone, framestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 18°12′N 63°06′W / 18.2°N 63.1°W / 18.2; -63.1 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 18°06′N 62°00′W / 18.1°N 62.0°W / 18.1; -62.0 |
Country | Anguilla |
Type section | |
Named for | Anguilla |
Anguilla Formation (Anguilla) |
The Anguilla Formation is a geologic formation in Anguilla. It preserves fossils dating back to the Burdigalian to Serravallian period (i.e. 20–12 million years ago).
See also
References
- Anguilla Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading
- A. F. Budd, K.G. Johnson, and J.C. Edwards. 1995. Caribbean reef coral diversity during the Early to Middle Miocene: an Example from the Anguilla Formation. Coral Reefs 14(2):109-117
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