Gatún Formation
| Gatún Formation Stratigraphic range: Priabonian-Pliocene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Overlies | Caimito Formation, unnamed Cretaceous volcanics |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, siltstone |
| Other | Tuff, conglomerate |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 9°18′N 79°48′W / 9.3°N 79.8°WCoordinates: 9°18′N 79°48′W / 9.3°N 79.8°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 8°54′N 78°06′W / 8.9°N 78.1°W |
| Region | Colón Province |
| Country |
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| Extent | Panama Canal Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Lake Gatún |
The Gatún Formation is a geologic formation in Panama. The coastal to marginally marine sandstone, siltstone, claystone, tuff and conglomerate formation dates to the Middle Miocene to Pliocene.[1][2] It preserves fossils, among others, Megalodon have been found in the formation.
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Further reading
- E. Cadena, J. R. Bourque, A. F. Rincon, J. I. Bloch, C. A. Jaramillo and B. J. MacFadden. 2012. New turtles (Chelonia) from the late Eocene through Late Miocene of the Panama Canal Basin. Journal of Paleontology 86(3):539-557
- C. Pimiento, G. González-Barba, D. J. Ehret, B. J. MacFadden, A. J. W. Hendy and C. Jaramillo. 2013. Sharks and Rays (Chondrichthyes, Elasmobranchii) from the late Miocene Gatun Formation of Panama. Journal of Paleontology 87(5):755-774
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