Jabaco Formation
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| Jabaco Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Priabonian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Jicotea Member |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Marl, sandstone |
| Other | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 22°18′N 79°42′W / 22.3°N 79.7°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 22°18′N 72°36′W / 22.3°N 72.6°W |
| Region | Pinar del Río Province |
| Country | Cuba |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Jabaco |
The Jabaco Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[1]
The Jabaco Formation consists of yellowish calcareous marls with abundant calcareous sandstone, in places compacted into marly limestone. The Jicotea Member is correlated with the Avon Park Formation of Florida.[1]