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Geologic formation in Jamaica From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mount Peace Formation is a geologic formation in Jamaica. It preserves ammonite, bivalve and echinoid fossils dating back to the Late Santonian stage of the Cretaceous period.[1]
Mount Peace Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Santonian ~ | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Clifton Limestone |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Shale |
Location | |
Coordinates | 18.4°N 78.1°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 17.0°N 63.9°W |
Region | Hanover Parish |
Country | Jamaica |
Type section | |
Named for | Mount Peace |
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