Valle de Ángeles Redbeds | |
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Stratigraphic range:
Late Albian-
Early Cenomanian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Valle de Ángeles Group |
Underlies | Guanaco Formation |
Thickness | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone, claystone |
Other | Conglomerate |
Location | |
Coordinates | 14°26′N 88°57′W / 14.43°N 88.95°W |
Region | Ocotepeque Department |
Country | ![]() |
Type section | |
Named for | Valle de Ángeles |
The Valle de Ángeles Redbeds (Kva) is a Late Albian to Early Cenomanian geologic formation of the in western Honduras. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus. [1]
The Valle de Angeles Formation comprises claystones, sandstones and quartz- and shale-rich conglomerates. [2] The formation has a thickness of 450 metres (1,480 ft) and dates to the Late Albian to Early Cenomanian. The formation is overlain by the Guanaco Formation. [3]
Valle de Ángeles Redbeds | |
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Stratigraphic range:
Late Albian-
Early Cenomanian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Valle de Ángeles Group |
Underlies | Guanaco Formation |
Thickness | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone, claystone |
Other | Conglomerate |
Location | |
Coordinates | 14°26′N 88°57′W / 14.43°N 88.95°W |
Region | Ocotepeque Department |
Country | ![]() |
Type section | |
Named for | Valle de Ángeles |
The Valle de Ángeles Redbeds (Kva) is a Late Albian to Early Cenomanian geologic formation of the in western Honduras. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus. [1]
The Valle de Angeles Formation comprises claystones, sandstones and quartz- and shale-rich conglomerates. [2] The formation has a thickness of 450 metres (1,480 ft) and dates to the Late Albian to Early Cenomanian. The formation is overlain by the Guanaco Formation. [3]