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Artemisa Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Oxfordian-Tithonian
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsLa Zarza & Sumidero Members
Lithology
PrimaryShale, limestone
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 22°42′N 83°06′W / 22.7°N 83.1°W / 22.7; -83.1
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 4°42′N 51°36′W / 4.7°N 51.6°W / 4.7; -51.6
RegionArtemisa & Pinar del Río Provinces
Country Cuba
ExtentSierra del Rosario
Type section
Named forArtemisa
Artemisa Formation is located in Cuba
Artemisa Formation
Artemisa Formation (Cuba)

The Artemisa Formation is a geologic formation in western Cuba.[1] It preserves mainly ammonite fossils dating back to the Late Oxfordian to Tithonian period.[2] The formation is divided into two members; La Zarza and Sumidero Members.[3] Most of the formation was deposited in deeper marine conditions.[4]

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