Anguilla Formation

Anguilla Formation
Stratigraphic range: Burdigalian-Serravallian
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherBafflestone, framestone
Location
Coordinates18°12′N 63°06′W / 18.2°N 63.1°W / 18.2; -63.1
Approximate paleocoordinates18°06′N 62°00′W / 18.1°N 62.0°W / 18.1; -62.0
CountryAnguilla
Type section
Named forAnguilla
Anguilla Formation is located in Anguilla
Anguilla Formation
Anguilla Formation (Anguilla)

The Anguilla Formation is a geologic formation in Anguilla. It preserves fossils dating back to the Burdigalian to Serravallian period (i.e. 20–12 million years ago).[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Anguilla Formation at Fossilworks.org

Further reading

  • A. F. Budd, K.G. Johnson, and J.C. Edwards. 1995. Caribbean reef coral diversity during the Early to Middle Miocene: an Example from the Anguilla Formation. Coral Reefs 14(2):109-117


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