Charco Azul Group
| Charco Azul Group Stratigraphic range: Early Pliocene-Early Pleistocene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Group |
| Sub-units | Armuelles, Penita & Charco Azul Formations |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Shale, conglomerate |
| Other | Siltstone, sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 8°12′N 83°00′W / 8.2°N 83.0°WCoordinates: 8°12′N 83°00′W / 8.2°N 83.0°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 8°06′N 82°30′W / 8.1°N 82.5°W |
| Region |
Puntarenas Province Chiriquí Province |
| Country |
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| Extent | Burica Peninsula |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Charco Azul |
The Charco Azul Group is a geologic group in southeastern Costa Rica and western Panama. The group comprises the Armuelles, Penita and Charco Azul Formations and preserves fossils.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Charco Azul Group at Fossilworks.org
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