Earth:Limón Group
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| Limón Group Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene-Early Pleistocene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Group |
| Sub-units | Moin, Río Banano, Uscari & Quebrada Chocolate Formations |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Siltstone, sandstone, claystone |
| Other | Mudstone, limestone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 9°54′N 83°06′W / 9.9°N 83.1°W |
| Paleocoordinates | [ ⚑ ] 9°48′N 83°12′W / 9.8°N 83.2°W |
| Region | Limón Province |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Limón Province |
  Limón Group (Costa Rica) | |
The Limón Group is a geologic group in Costa Rica. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Miocene to Early Pleistocene period.[1]
Stratigraphy
The Limón Group is subdivided into:
- Moin Formation
- Río Banano Formation
- Uscari Formation
- Quebrada Chocolate Formation
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Costa Rica
References
- ↑ Limón Group at Fossilworks.org
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