Serra da Galga Formation
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The Serra da Galga Formation is a geological formation in Minas Gerais state of southeastern Brazil. Its strata date back to the Maastrichtian, and are part of the Bauru Group.[1] It was originally considered a member of the Marília Formation.[2]
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Serra da Galga Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian ~70–66 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Bauru Group |
Overlies | Uberaba Formation Adamantina Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Mudstone, siltstone, limestone, paleosol |
Location | |
Coordinates | 19.6°S 48.0°W / -19.6; -48.0 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 23.1°S 33.9°W / -23.1; -33.9 |
Region | Minas Gerais |
Country | Brazil |
Extent | Bauru Sub-basin, Paraná Basin |
Type section | |
Named for | Serra da Galga |
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Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[3]