Gamoneda Formation

Geologic formation in Bolivia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Gamoneda Formation is an Emsian geologic formation of southern Bolivia. The approximately 340 metres (1,120 ft) thick formation comprises marine micaceous grey siltstones and burrowed grey sandstones and shales.[1][2][3][4][5]

Thickness~340 m (1,120 ft)
OtherShale
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Gamoneda Formation
Stratigraphic range: Emsian
~409–392 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Thickness~340 m (1,120 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, siltstone
OtherShale
Location
Coordinates21.5°S 64.8°W / -21.5; -64.8
Approximate paleocoordinates66.5°S 98.4°W / -66.5; -98.4
RegionTarija Department
CountryBolivia
ExtentCordillera Oriental
Type section
Named forLa Gamoneda
Gamoneda Formation is located in Bolivia
Gamoneda Formation
Gamoneda Formation
Gamoneda Formation (Bolivia)
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The formation has provided the following fossils:

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