Bohío Formation
Geologic formation in Panama / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bohío Formation (Tbo, Tbm)[1] is a geologic formation in Panama. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Eocene to Late Oligocene period.[2]
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Bohío Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Eocene-Late Oligocene | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Caraba & Caimito Formations |
Overlies | Gatuncillo Formation |
Thickness | 75–450 m (246–1,476 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Siltstone, conglomerate |
Location | |
Coordinates | 9.2°N 79.9°W / 9.2; -79.9 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 7.7°N 77.5°W / 7.7; -77.5 |
Region | Colón Province |
Country | Panama |
Extent | Panama Basin |
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