Farak Formation
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The Farak Formation is a geological formation in Niger, central Africa.
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Farak Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Cenomanian ~99–94 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Overlies | Echkar Formation |
Location | |
Coordinates | 16.1°N 5.4°E / 16.1; 5.4 |
Region | Africa |
Country | Niger |
Extent | Iullemmeden Basin |
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Its strata date back to the Early Cenomanian. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[1]