Earth:Cha-Kjeri Formation
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Cha-Kjeri Formation Stratigraphic range: Eifelian ~392–384 Ma | |
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Type | Geological formation |
Sub-units | Purple Sandstone member |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 19°12′S 64°54′W / 19.2°S 64.9°W |
Paleocoordinates | [ ⚑ ] 69°36′S 85°48′W / 69.6°S 85.8°W |
Region | Chuquisaca Department |
Country | ![]() |
Extent | Cordillera Oriental |
The Cha-Kjeri Formation is an Eifelian geologic formation of central Bolivia. The formation comprises red sandstones deposited in a marine environment.[1]
Fossil content
The formation has provided fossils of Globithyris aff. diana.
See also
References
Further reading
- P. E. Isaacson. 1977. Devonian stratigraphy and brachiopod paleontology of Bolivia. part A: Orthida and Strophomenida. Palaeontographica Abteilung A 155(5-6):133-192
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