Caraba Formation

The Caraba Formation (Tcr)[1] is a geologic formation in Panama. The formation was first defined in 1950 by Jones as a facies member of the Caimito Formation.[2] The formation consists of poorly lithified, pebbly, tuffaceous, calcareous sandstones and conglomerates and preserves fossils dating back to the Early Oligocene period.[3]

Caraba Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Oligocene
TypeFormation
UnderliesLas Cascadas & Caimito Formations
OverliesBas Obispo, Bohío & Panama Formations
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherConglomerate
Location
Coordinates9.1°N 79.7°W / 9.1; -79.7
Approximate paleocoordinates7.1°N 77.5°W / 7.1; -77.5
RegionPanamá Province
Country Panama
ExtentPanama Basin
Type section
Named byJones
Year defined1950
Caraba Formation is located in Panama
Caraba Formation
Caraba Formation (Panama)

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:

Bivalves
Gastropods

See also

References

  1. Geologic Map, 1980
  2. Woodring, 1957, p.29
  3. Caraba Formation at Fossilworks.org

Bibliography

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