Brito Formation

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Brito Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Eocene
Type Formation
Lithology
Primary Limestone
Other Marl
Location
Coordinates 11°18′N86°00′W / 11.3°N 86.0°W / 11.3; -86.0
Approximate paleocoordinates 11°48′N85°42′W / 11.8°N 85.7°W / 11.8; -85.7
Region Rivas Department
Country Nicaragua
Type section
Named for Brito River
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Brito Formation (Nicaragua)

The Brito Formation is a geologic formation in Nicaragua. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Eocene period. [1]

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