The Las Cahobas Formation is a geologic formation in Haiti. It preserves fossils dating back to the Middle to Late Miocene period.[1]

Las Cahobas Formation
Stratigraphic range: Mid-Late Miocene
TypeFormation
Unit ofArtibonite Group
Location
Coordinates19°00′N 72°24′W / 19.0°N 72.4°W / 19.0; -72.4
Approximate paleocoordinates18°54′N 71°18′W / 18.9°N 71.3°W / 18.9; -71.3
Country Haiti
Las Cahobas Formation is located in Haiti
Las Cahobas Formation
Las Cahobas Formation (Haiti)

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  • J. Butterlin. 1960. Géologie générale et régionale de la République D'Haiti. Travaux et Mémoires de L'Institute des Hautes Estudes de L'Amérique Latine 6