Usno Formation

Geologic formation in Ethiopia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Usno Formation is a palaeontological formation located in Ethiopia. It dates to the Pliocene period.[1]

Unit ofOmo Group
UnderliesKalam Formation
OverliesMursi Formation
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Usno Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliocene
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofOmo Group
UnderliesKalam Formation
OverliesMursi Formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates5.3°N 36.0°E / 5.3; 36.0
Approximate paleocoordinates5.1°N 35.7°E / 5.1; 35.7
CountryEthiopia
ExtentOmo Subbasin
 Turkana Basin
Usno Formation is located in Ethiopia
Usno Formation
Usno Formation (Ethiopia)
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