La Liga Formation
Geologic formation in Chile
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La Liga Formation (Spanish: Formación La Liga) is a geologic formation Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous age cropping out in Coquimbo Region, Chile.[1] Rocks of the formation are andesites.[1] Locally the rocks of the formation present epidote alteration.[1] The iron ores of El Romeral mine are emplaced on La Liga Formation.[1]
Unit ofAgua Salada Subvolcanic Complex
PrimaryAndesite
| La Liga Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Late Jurassic–Neocomian | |
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Unit of | Agua Salada Subvolcanic Complex |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Andesite |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 29°43′19″S 71°14′9″W |
| Region | Coquimbo Region |
| Country | Chile |