Brito Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Eocene | |
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 11°18′N86°00′W / 11.3°N 86.0°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 11°48′N85°42′W / 11.8°N 85.7°W |
Region | Rivas Department |
Country | Nicaragua |
Type section | |
Named for | Brito River |
The Brito Formation is a geologic formation in Nicaragua. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Eocene period. [1]