El Salto Formation, Nicaragua

The El Salto Formation is a geologic formation in Nicaragua. It preserves fossils dating back to the Pliocene period.[1]

El Salto Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Pliocene
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryShale
OtherSandstone
Location
Coordinates11°48′N 86°24′W / 11.8°N 86.4°W / 11.8; -86.4
Approximate paleocoordinates11°54′N 86°06′W / 11.9°N 86.1°W / 11.9; -86.1
RegionManagua Department
Country Nicaragua
El Salto Formation, Nicaragua is located in Nicaragua
El Salto Formation, Nicaragua
El Salto Formation, Nicaragua (Nicaragua)

Fossil content

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ El Salto Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Lucas et al., 2008

Bibliography

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  • Lucas, S.G.; García, R.; Espinoza, E.; Alvarado, G.E.; de Mendoza, L.H.; Vega, E. (2008), "The fossil mammals of Nicaragua", New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin, 44: 417–429