The Las Sierras Formation is a geologic formation in Nicaragua. It preserves fossils dating back to the Pleistocene period.[1]
| Las Sierras Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Pleistocene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Volcaniclastic |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 12°18′N 86°00′W / 12.3°N 86.0°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 12°18′N 85°54′W / 12.3°N 85.9°W |
| Region | Managua Department |
| Country |  Nicaragua |
  Las Sierras Formation (Nicaragua) | |
Fossil content edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Las Sierras Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading edit
- S. G. Lucas, R. Garcia, E. Espinoza, G. E. Alvarado, L. H de Mendoza and E. Vega. 2008. The fossil mammals of Nicaragua. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin 44:417-429