Elrhaz Formation
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The Elrhaz Formation is a geological formation in Niger, West Africa.
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Elrhaz Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Early Cretaceous (Barremian to Albian), 125–112 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Tegama Group |
Underlies | Echkar Formation |
Overlies | Tazolé Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 16.8°N 9.5°E / 16.8; 9.5 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 3.1°N 4.9°E / 3.1; 4.9 |
Region | Africa |
Country | Niger |
Extent | Tenere desert |
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Its strata date back to the Early Cretaceous, about 125 to 112 million years ago. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, alongside those of multiple species of crocodyliformes.