Earth:Aguada Limestone

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Short description: Geologic formation in Puerto Rico
Aguada Limestone
Stratigraphic range: Neogene
TypeFormation
Location
RegionCaribbean
CountryPuerto Rico
The Aguada formation marked as Ta can be seen in Sabana Llana

The Aguada Limestone also known as the Aguada formation[1] is a geologic formation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.[2]


See also

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Puerto Rico

References

  1. Kaye, C.A. (October 20, 2023). "Geology of the San Juan metropolitan area, Puerto Rico". https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Prodesc/proddesc_4315.htm. 
  2. Monroe, W.H. (1968). The Aguada Limestone of Northwestern Puerto Rico (Report). United States Department of the Interior. https://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/1274g/report.pdf. Retrieved 1 December 2023.