Urraca Formation
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The Urraca Formation is a geologic formation in Panama. The reefal limestone formation preserves coral fossils dating to the Early Pleistocene.[1]
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Urraca Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Early Pleistocene | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Hill Point & Mimitimbi Members |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 9.4°N 82.3°W / 9.4; -82.3 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 9.4°N 82.0°W / 9.4; -82.0 |
Region | Bocas del Toro |
Country | Panama |
Type section | |
Named for | Urraca private island |
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