Toro Toro Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Campanian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Puca Group |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Mudstone, gypsum |
Location | |
Coordinates | 18°06′S65°48′W / 18.1°S 65.8°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 21°18′S47°48′W / 21.3°S 47.8°W |
Region | Cochabamba Department |
Country | Bolivia |
Extent | Potosí Basin |
Type section | |
Named for | Torotoro National Park |
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