Carriacou Formation

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Short description: Geologic formation in Grenada
Carriacou Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Miocene
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 12°30′N 61°30′W / 12.5°N 61.5°W / 12.5; -61.5
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 12°12′N 60°18′W / 12.2°N 60.3°W / 12.2; -60.3
RegionCarriacou
Type section
Named forCarriacou
Carriacou Formation is located in Grenada
Carriacou Formation
Carriacou Formation (Grenada)

The Carriacou Formation is a geologic formation in Grenada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Miocene period.[1]

See also

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Grenada

References

Further reading

  • P. Jung. 1971. Fossil mollusks from Carriacou, West Indies. Bulletins of American Paleontology 61(269):1-262





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